ZIP Code 48933
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Lansing · Ingham County · Michigan
- Population
- 2,530
- Median income
- $33,589
- Median home value
- $112,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.5%
- Land area
- 2.0 sq mi
1,294/sq mi
▼ 56% vs US
higher than 3% of US ZIPs
▼ 59% vs US
higher than 14% of US ZIPs
Median age 29.8
Detroit
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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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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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