ZIP Code 48917
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Lansing · Eaton County · Michigan
- Population
- 32,062
- Median income
- $70,990
- Median home value
- $222,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.4%
- Land area
- 63.0 sq mi
509/sq mi
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.7
Detroit
ZIP code 48917 in Lansing, Michigan has a population of 32,062. The median household income is $70,990, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $222,900, 20% below the US average. 40.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48917 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 63.0 square miles in Lansing, Eaton County, Michigan. The area is home to 32,062 residents, producing a population density of 509 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48917 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48917 sits at $70,990 (3% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $45,066. The poverty rate stands at 10.1% and the unemployment rate at 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 direct signal of whether 48917 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48917
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$45,066
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
18.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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