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 High-density area
- $33,589
- Median income Below-median income area
- $112,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 35.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 3rd 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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,456. The poverty rate is 34.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $112,900 (49% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $920; owner occupancy is 5.7%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ingham County, so 48933 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 48933
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lansing, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48933.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
96 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
96 establishments
- Finance and insurance 28
Finance and insurance
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 28
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 27
Health care and social assistance
27 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 48933?
29.8
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
7.0%
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?
$33,589
Median Household Income
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$29,456
Per Capita Income
34.9%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 48933 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Lansing, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$33,589 1st percentile higher than 1% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Michigan 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,258housing units
2,258
Total Housing Units
1,998
Occupied Units
260
Vacant Units
1.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$112,900
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 48823
East Lansing (48823)
51,302 residents
- 48911
Lansing (48911)
40,111 residents
- 48910
Lansing (48910)
34,560 residents
- 48917
Lansing (48917)
32,062 residents
- 48906
Lansing (48906)
26,634 residents
- 48842 20,432
Holt (48842)
20,432 residents
- 48912 17,035
Lansing (48912)
17,035 residents
- 48820 16,641
Dewitt (48820)
16,641 residents
- 48825 12,596
East Lansing (48825)
12,596 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48933 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48933 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
- 48842
Holt (48842)
$88,340 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
- 48912
Lansing (48912)
$54,429 median income
- 48823
East Lansing (48823)
$52,018 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48933, 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 (2,530 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 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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