PlainZIP

Lansing, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48917

Eaton County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

32,062
509/sq mi
$70,990
Median income
$222,900
Median home value
40.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lansing pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
509
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48917 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48917 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lansing, Eaton County, Michigan, with 32,062 residents across 63.0 square miles, a density of 509 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48917 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,990 (3% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $45,066. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $222,900 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $1,116 per month, and 60.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Eaton County, so you can benchmark 48917 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 48917

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lansing, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48917.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48917, Lansing, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

32,062

Population

63.0

Area (sq mi)

509

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48917?

41.7

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

8.1%

Foreign-Born

White 67.0%
African American 14.1%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$70,990

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$45,066

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

18.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48917 ranks nationally

Lansing, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$70,990 48th percentile higher than 48% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

16,049

Total Housing Units

15,432

Occupied Units

617

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.0%
Renter 40.0%

$222,900

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$1,116

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.8%

YoY Change (2024)

180

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+80%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48917 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 127
2021 +11.6% 141
2022 +10.3% 156
2023 +6.8% 167
2024 +7.8% 180

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,080 business establishments in ZIP 48917, employing approximately 29,602 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,635,142,000.

1,080

Businesses

29,602

Employees

$1.6B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 176 16.3%
Other services (except public administration) 128 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 125 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 117 10.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 81 7.5%
Finance and insurance 72 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 71 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 67 6.2%
Construction 54 5.0%
Wholesale trade 52 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 48 4.4%
Manufacturing 39 3.6%
Information 21 1.9%
Educational services 14 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 48917 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48917 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48917 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 48917 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
48915 Lansing, MI 9,218 3.6 mi
48821 Dimondale, MI 5,836 5.8 mi
48933 Lansing, MI 2,530 4.4 mi
48906 Lansing, MI 26,634 5.0 mi
48911 Lansing, MI 40,111 4.9 mi
48912 Lansing, MI 17,035 6.0 mi
48910 Lansing, MI 34,560 6.2 mi
48837 Grand Ledge, MI 18,926 6.7 mi
48876 Potterville, MI 4,014 7.3 mi
48820 Dewitt, MI 16,641 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Eaton County

48813 standard
Charlotte, MI
Pop: 21,182
48837 standard
Grand Ledge, MI
Pop: 18,926
48827 standard
Eaton Rapids, MI
Pop: 15,971
49021 standard
Bellevue, MI
Pop: 6,182
48821 standard
Dimondale, MI
Pop: 5,836
49076 standard
Olivet, MI
Pop: 4,589

Related Areas

Eaton County Lansing, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48917 in? ▼
ZIP code 48917 (Lansing) is located in Eaton County, Michigan. Eaton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/eaton-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48917? ▼
ZIP code 48917 in Lansing, MI has a population of 32,062 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48917? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48917 is $70,990, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48917? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48917 is $222,900, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48917? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48917 is White at 67.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48917? ▼
ZIP code 48917 has 1,080 business establishments employing approximately 29,602 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48917? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48917 are: Retail trade (176), Other services (except public administration) (128), Health care and social assistance (125). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48917? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48917 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48917? ▼
In ZIP code 48917, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48917? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48917 is 18.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48917? ▼
In ZIP code 48917, approximately 60.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48917? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48917 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.