Zip code 48825: East Lansing, Michigan

Q: What city is zip code 48825?

48825 is assigned to East Lansing, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 48825 in?

48825 is in Ingham County, Michigan.

Q: What is the population of 48825?

About 11,295 people live in 48825, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 48825?

The closest zip codes to 48825 are 48826, 48824, 48912, 48823, 48910.

Residential delivery areaIngham CountyEastern Time

Population

11,295

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

19.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.7 sq mi

16,441 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 48825

48825 is a dense urban zip code in East Lansing, Michigan (Ingham County), covering 0.7 sq mi of land. About 11,295 people live here, or 16,441 per square mile. The median resident is 19.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

100% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 0% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 13.4 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home; walking is the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; education; and food service.

How 48825 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%1st of 959 in MI
Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · MI 90.5%5th of 958 in MI
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%10th of 931 in MI
Government workers31.9%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%13th of 961 in MI
Population density16,441/sq mi
96th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi1st of 962 in MI
Unemployment rate10.2%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%94th of 961 in MI
Bachelor's degree or higher59.4%
88th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%52nd of 961 in MI
Uninsured rate10.6%
74th
U.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%75th of 961 in MI
Tech workers3.8%
66th
U.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%155th of 961 in MI
Diversity index45.4
44th
U.S. 61.4 · MI 45.3145th of 962 in MI
Foreign-born residents7.9%
42nd
U.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%128th of 962 in MI
Work from home10.8%
39th
U.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%410th of 961 in MI
Population11,295
17th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761306th of 962 in MI
Healthcare workers7.1%
16th
U.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%753rd of 961 in MI
Per capita income$12,127
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735956th of 962 in MI
Median age19.5
1st
U.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2958th of 962 in MI
Homeownership rate0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%956th of 958 in MI
Average commute13.4 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min923rd of 941 in MI
Veterans0.2%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%948th of 962 in MI
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%943rd of 958 in MI
Residents 65 and older0%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%959th of 962 in MI
Residents under 181.1%
1st
U.S. 22% · MI 21.2%954th of 962 in MI
Median earnings per worker$5,551
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178957th of 960 in MI
Self-employed workers2.3%
1st
U.S. 10% · MI 8.6%941st of 961 in MI
Income inequality (Gini)0.133
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465956th of 958 in MI

Measure	48825	Ingham	MI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MI
Poverty rateWeakness	100%	16.7%	13.2%	12.5%	99th	1st of 959
Broadband accessStrength	100%	90.3%	90.5%	91%	99th	5th of 958
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	53.1%	50.4%	51.1%	99th	10th of 931
Government workers	31.9%	21.9%	11.6%	14.5%	99th	13th of 961
Population density	16,441/sq mi	511/sq mi	178/sq mi	95/sq mi	96th	1st of 962
Unemployment rateWeakness	10.2%	6.2%	5.7%	5.2%	94th	94th of 961
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	59.4%	41.2%	32.4%	35.7%	88th	52nd of 961
Uninsured rate	10.6%	4.9%	4.9%	8.4%	74th	75th of 961
Tech workers	3.8%	4.7%	3.1%	3.8%	66th	155th of 961
Diversity index	45.4	52.9	45.3	61.4	44th	145th of 962
Foreign-born residents	7.9%	9.4%	7.2%	14.1%	42nd	128th of 962
Work from home	10.8%	17.3%	13.5%	15.1%	39th	410th of 961
Population	11,295	283,913	10,077,761	334,922,499	17th	306th of 962
Healthcare workers	7.1%	8.2%	10.1%	9.7%	16th	753rd of 961
Per capita incomeWeakness	$12,127	$37,723	$40,735	$44,673	1st	956th of 962
Median age	19.5	33.3	40.2	38.9	1st	958th of 962
Homeownership rateWeakness	0%	59.5%	73.2%	65.2%	1st	956th of 958
Average commuteStrength	13.4 min	20.5 min	24.2 min	26.4 min	1st	923rd of 941
Veterans	0.2%	4.7%	5.8%	6.2%	1st	948th of 962
Housing vacancy	0%	7.2%	11.8%	10.1%	1st	943rd of 958
Residents 65 and older	0%	14.9%	18.6%	17.2%	1st	959th of 962
Residents under 18	1.1%	19.6%	21.2%	22%	1st	954th of 962
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$5,551	$42,068	$47,178	$49,666	1st	957th of 960
Self-employed workers	2.3%	6.3%	8.6%	10%	1st	941st of 961
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.133	0.473	0.465	0.483	1st	956th of 958

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

97%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

19.5

Under 18

1.1%

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White73%
Black6%
Hispanic7%
Asian9%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.4%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

45.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

7.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

63.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 7
Average household size: 1.6
Family households: 57.1%
Married couples: 57.1%
Living alone: 42.9%
Veterans (of adults): 0.2%
Male / female: 44% / 56%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

100%

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

48825

—

Ingham Co.

$65,526

Michigan

$72,875

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$12,127

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

100%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.133

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

48825

—

Ingham Co.

$198,800

Michigan

$231,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

48825

—

Ingham Co.

$1,084

Michigan

$1,129

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

2–4 units

5–19 units

100%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 7
Owner-occupied: 0%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: —
Median rooms: —
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 100%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

33%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

39%

Bicycle

Worked from home

11%

Other

0.8%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

34%

10–19

43%

20–29

11%

30–44

10%

45–59

60+

Average commute

13.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

10.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

42.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Cleaning and personal care

17%

Education

13%

Food service

13%

Sales

10%

Office and admin

10%

Transportation and moving

Healthcare

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Production

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Management

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Education

42%

Restaurants and hotels

14%

Retail

11%

Arts and recreation

11%

Health care and social assistance

Construction

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Manufacturing

Public administration

Information

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

0.6%

Agriculture and mining

0.3%

Wholesale

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$5,551

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

31.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	48825	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$5,224	$74,888
Service	$6,370	$26,804
Sales and office	$5,281	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$16,579	$49,199
Production and transportation	under $2,500	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

Some college

37%

Associate's

Bachelor's

47%

Graduate

13%

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 59.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 12.6%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 100%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 10.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): East Lansing
State: Michigan
County: Ingham County
Center point: 42.7316° N, 84.4904° W
Land area: 0.7 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

East Lansing100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 48825

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
48826	East Lansing, MI · PO box	0.5 mi	—	—	—
48824	East Lansing, MI	1 mi	2,097	—	—
48912	Lansing, MI	1.8 mi	17,674	$54,429	$150,200
48823	East Lansing, MI	2.7 mi	50,034	$52,018	$282,600
48910	Lansing, MI	3 mi	32,800	$54,712	$129,000
48951	Lansing, MI · PO box	3 mi	—	—	—
48919	Lansing, MI · PO box	3.1 mi	—	—	—
48901	Lansing, MI · PO box	3.3 mi	—	—	—
48909	Lansing, MI · PO box	3.3 mi	—	—	—
48913	Lansing, MI · PO box	3.3 mi	—	—	—
48916	Lansing, MI · PO box	3.3 mi	—	—	—
48918	Lansing, MI · PO box	3.3 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 48825

What city is zip code 48825?

48825 is assigned to East Lansing, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 48825 in?

48825 is in Ingham County, Michigan.

What is the population of 48825?

About 11,295 people live in 48825, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 48825 in?

48825 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 48825?

The closest zip codes to 48825 are 48826, 48824, 48912, 48823, 48910.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48825, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.