ZIP Code 48933

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Lansing · Ingham County · Michigan

Population
2,530

1,294/sq mi

Median income
$33,589

▼ 56% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$112,900

▼ 59% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
35.5%

Median age 29.8

Land area
2.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 48933 in Lansing, Michigan has a population of 2,530. The median household income is $33,589, which is 56% below the national average. Median home value is $112,900, 59% below the US average. 35.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48933 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.0 square miles in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. The area is home to 2,530 residents, producing a population density of 1,294 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 48933 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48933 sits at $33,589 (54% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $29,456. The poverty rate stands at 34.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. 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 direct signal of whether 48933 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 48933

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,530

Population

2.0

Area (sq mi)

1,294

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Lansing, 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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