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 High-density area
- $70,990
- Median income Near-median income area
- $222,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 40.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48917 (Lansing, MI) rose +7.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 166.6 in 2023 to 179.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,066. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $222,900 (1% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,116; 60.0% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Eaton County, so 48917 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
176 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
128 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
125 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
117 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
81 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 48917?
41.7
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
8.1%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
16,049housing units
16,049
Total Housing Units
15,432
Occupied Units
617
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$222,900
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48917 vs 48915 →
ZIP 48917 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48911
Lansing (48911)
40,111 residents
- 48910
Lansing (48910)
34,560 residents
- 48917
Lansing (48917)
32,062 residents
- 48906
Lansing (48906)
26,634 residents
- 48837
Grand Ledge (48837)
18,926 residents
- 48912
Lansing (48912)
17,035 residents
- 48820
Dewitt (48820)
16,641 residents
- 48915 9,218
Lansing (48915)
9,218 residents
- 48821 5,836
Dimondale (48821)
5,836 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48917 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48917 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48820
Dewitt (48820)
$112,526 median income
- 48821
Dimondale (48821)
$107,440 median income
- 48837
Grand Ledge (48837)
$96,517 median income
- 48876
Potterville (48876)
$74,594 median income
- 48917
Lansing (48917)
$70,990 median income
- 48906
Lansing (48906)
$64,315 median income
- 48911
Lansing (48911)
$56,631 median income
- 48910
Lansing (48910)
$54,712 median income
- 48915
Lansing (48915)
$54,465 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48917, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (32,062 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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