PlainZIP

Lansing, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48933

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

2,530
1,294/sq mi
$33,589
Median income
$112,900
Median home value
35.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lansing pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,294
people per sq mi
6%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48933 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48933 covers 2.0 square miles in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,530 residents on file, a density of 1,294 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48933 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,589 (54% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $29,456. Local economic indicators show a 34.9% poverty rate alongside 6.6% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $112,900 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $920 per month, and 5.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.8, and the average commute is -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ingham County, so you can benchmark 48933 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 48933

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lansing, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48933.

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 48933, 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

2,530

Population

2.0

Area (sq mi)

1,294

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48933?

29.8

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 51.1%
African American 20.0%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

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?

$33,589

Median Household Income

-54% vs state

$29,456

Per Capita Income

34.9%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 48933 ranks nationally

Lansing, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$33,589 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,258

Total Housing Units

1,998

Occupied Units

260

Vacant Units

1.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 5.7%
Renter 94.3%

$112,900

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$920

Median Rent

1954

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 390 business establishments in ZIP 48933, employing approximately 6,853 people with a combined annual payroll of $774,474,000.

390

Businesses

6,853

Employees

$774.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 96 24.6%
Other services (except public administration) 96 24.6%
Finance and insurance 28 7.2%
Accommodation and food services 28 7.2%
Health care and social assistance 27 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 6.2%
Information 18 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 4.6%
Retail trade 16 4.1%
Construction 6 1.5%
Manufacturing 6 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.5%
Wholesale trade 5 1.3%
Educational services 5 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.8%

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 48933 vs 48915 →

ZIP 48933 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 48933 ranks #0 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 48933 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 48933 ranks #null 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 0.9 mi
48912 Lansing, MI 17,035 1.6 mi
48910 Lansing, MI 34,560 2.8 mi
48911 Lansing, MI 40,111 4.1 mi
48825 East Lansing, MI 12,596 3.7 mi
48906 Lansing, MI 26,634 4.0 mi
48917 Lansing, MI 32,062 4.4 mi
48842 Holt, MI 20,432 6.9 mi
48823 East Lansing, MI 51,302 5.5 mi
48820 Dewitt, MI 16,641 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ingham County

48823 standard
East Lansing, MI
Pop: 51,302
48911 standard
Lansing, MI
Pop: 40,111
48910 standard
Lansing, MI
Pop: 34,560
48906 standard
Lansing, MI
Pop: 26,634
48842 standard
Holt, MI
Pop: 20,432
48864 standard
Okemos, MI
Pop: 20,148

Related Areas

Ingham County Lansing, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48933 in? ▼
ZIP code 48933 (Lansing) is located in Ingham County, Michigan. Ingham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ingham-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48933? ▼
ZIP code 48933 in Lansing, MI has a population of 2,530 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48933? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48933 is $33,589, which is 56% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48933? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48933 is $112,900, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48933? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48933 is White at 51.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48933? ▼
ZIP code 48933 has 390 business establishments employing approximately 6,853 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48933? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48933 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (96), Other services (except public administration) (96), Finance and insurance (28). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48933? ▼
In ZIP code 48933, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48933? ▼
In ZIP code 48933, approximately 5.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 94.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48933? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48933 is 34.9% 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.