Zip code 48912: Lansing, Michigan

Q: What city is zip code 48912?

48912 is assigned to Lansing, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 48912 in?

48912 is in Ingham County, Michigan.

Q: What is the population of 48912?

About 17,674 people live in 48912, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 48912?

The median household income in 48912 is $54,429.

Q: What zip codes are near 48912?

The closest zip codes to 48912 are 48901, 48909, 48913, 48916, 48918.

Residential delivery areaIngham CountyEastern Time

Population

17,674

Median household income

$54K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$150K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,055/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

32.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

5.2 sq mi

3,370 people/sq mi

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

About 48912

48912 is an urban zip code in Lansing, Michigan (Ingham County), covering 5.2 sq mi of land. About 17,674 people live here, or 3,370 per square mile. The median resident is 32.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $54,429 a year, 33% below the national median of $80,734. 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $150,200, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 44% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,055 a month.

41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.1 minutes each way, and 18% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and food service.

How 48912 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers25.6%
95th
U.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%38th of 961 in MI
Poverty rate19.3%
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%149th of 959 in MI
Unemployment rate7%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%211th of 961 in MI
Income inequality (Gini)0.476
79th
U.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465118th of 958 in MI
Diversity index60.7
73rd
U.S. 61.4 · MI 45.345th of 962 in MI
Work from home17.8%
71st
U.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%144th of 961 in MI
Population density3,370/sq mi
70th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi89th of 962 in MI
Bachelor's degree or higher41%
67th
U.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%154th of 961 in MI
Rent-burdened renters53.4%
60th
U.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%287th of 931 in MI
Tech workers3.3%
58th
U.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%200th of 961 in MI
Housing vacancy7.2%
54th
U.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%608th of 958 in MI
Foreign-born residents10.4%
52nd
U.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%87th of 962 in MI
Veterans5%
38th
U.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%725th of 962 in MI
Per capita income$35,769
36th
U.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735496th of 962 in MI
Broadband access89.7%
32nd
U.S. 91% · MI 90.5%418th of 958 in MI
Uninsured rate4.6%
28th
U.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%472nd of 961 in MI
Healthcare workers8%
28th
U.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%665th of 961 in MI
Population17,674
27th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761223rd of 962 in MI
Median gross rent$1,055
25th
U.S. $1,413 · MI $1,129312th of 851 in MI
Residents 65 and older12.9%
23rd
U.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%881st of 962 in MI
Median earnings per worker$40,436
22nd
U.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178669th of 960 in MI
Residents under 1818.5%
21st
U.S. 22% · MI 21.2%627th of 962 in MI
Median household income$54,429
13th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MI $72,875777th of 952 in MI
Homeownership rate44%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%932nd of 958 in MI
Median age32.8
10th
U.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2904th of 962 in MI
Self-employed workers6%
10th
U.S. 10% · MI 8.6%823rd of 961 in MI
Median home value$150,200
9th
U.S. $332,700 · MI $231,600745th of 946 in MI
Average commute18.1 min
6th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min868th of 941 in MI

Measure	48912	Ingham	MI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MI
Government workers	25.6%	21.9%	11.6%	14.5%	95th	38th of 961
Poverty rateWeakness	19.3%	16.7%	13.2%	12.5%	83rd	149th of 959
Unemployment rateWeakness	7%	6.2%	5.7%	5.2%	80th	211th of 961
Income inequality (Gini)	0.476	0.473	0.465	0.483	79th	118th of 958
Diversity index	60.7	52.9	45.3	61.4	73rd	45th of 962
Work from home	17.8%	17.3%	13.5%	15.1%	71st	144th of 961
Population density	3,370/sq mi	511/sq mi	178/sq mi	95/sq mi	70th	89th of 962
Bachelor's degree or higher	41%	41.2%	32.4%	35.7%	67th	154th of 961
Rent-burdened renters	53.4%	53.1%	50.4%	51.1%	60th	287th of 931
Tech workers	3.3%	4.7%	3.1%	3.8%	58th	200th of 961
Housing vacancy	7.2%	7.2%	11.8%	10.1%	54th	608th of 958
Foreign-born residents	10.4%	9.4%	7.2%	14.1%	52nd	87th of 962
Veterans	5%	4.7%	5.8%	6.2%	38th	725th of 962
Per capita income	$35,769	$37,723	$40,735	$44,673	36th	496th of 962
Broadband access	89.7%	90.3%	90.5%	91%	32nd	418th of 958
Uninsured rate	4.6%	4.9%	4.9%	8.4%	28th	472nd of 961
Healthcare workers	8%	8.2%	10.1%	9.7%	28th	665th of 961
Population	17,674	283,913	10,077,761	334,922,499	27th	223rd of 962
Median gross rent	$1,055	$1,084	$1,129	$1,413	25th	312th of 851
Residents 65 and older	12.9%	14.9%	18.6%	17.2%	23rd	881st of 962
Median earnings per worker	$40,436	$42,068	$47,178	$49,666	22nd	669th of 960
Residents under 18	18.5%	19.6%	21.2%	22%	21st	627th of 962
Median household incomeWeakness	$54,429	$65,526	$72,875	$80,734	13th	777th of 952
Homeownership rateWeakness	44%	59.5%	73.2%	65.2%	12th	932nd of 958
Median age	32.8	33.3	40.2	38.9	10th	904th of 962
Self-employed workers	6%	6.3%	8.6%	10%	10th	823rd of 961
Median home value	$150,200	$198,800	$231,600	$332,700	9th	745th of 946
Average commuteStrength	18.1 min	20.5 min	24.2 min	26.4 min	6th	868th of 941

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

13%

5–17

13%

18–24

24%

25–34

12%

35–44

10%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

32.8

Under 18

18.5%

65 and over

12.9%

Race and ethnicity

White58%
Black20%
Hispanic10%
Asian3%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.5%
Multiracial8%

Diversity index

60.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

10.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

68.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

86%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 8,402
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 38.8%
Married couples: 26.1%
Living alone: 46.4%
Veterans (of adults): 5%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

48912

$54,429

Ingham Co.

$65,526

Michigan

$72,875

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$35,769

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

19.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

10%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.476

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

48912

$150,200

Ingham Co.

$198,800

Michigan

$231,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

48912

$1,055

Ingham Co.

$1,084

Michigan

$1,129

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

64%

2–4 units

5–19 units

15%

20+ units

15%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 9,054
Owner-occupied: 44%
Vacant: 7.2%
Median year built: 1957
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 53.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 26.6%
Home value to income: 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

60%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

18%

Other

0.8%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

20%

10–19

51%

20–29

14%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

69.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

12%

Office and admin

12%

Food service

Healthcare

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Transportation and moving

Sales

Legal and social services

Production

Engineering and science

Construction and repair

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Police and fire

Industries

Education

16%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Restaurants and hotels

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Other services

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Construction

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Information

0.9%

Median earnings per worker

$40,436

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

25.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

15.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	48912	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$60,632	$74,888
Service	$20,702	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,326	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$34,048	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,849	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

18%

Some college

22%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

24%

Graduate

17%

High school graduate or higher: 92.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 41%
Graduate or professional degree: 16.6%
Households with broadband: 89.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 78.6%
No internet access: 6.7%
Without health insurance: 4.6%
Limited-English households: 3.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Lansing
State: Michigan
County: Ingham County
Center point: 42.7384° N, 84.5240° W
Land area: 5.2 sq mi
Water area: 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

Lansing70% of zip
East Lansing4% of zip

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

Zip codes near 48912

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
48901	Lansing, MI · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
48909	Lansing, MI · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
48913	Lansing, MI · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
48916	Lansing, MI · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
48918	Lansing, MI · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
48919	Lansing, MI · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
48924	Lansing, MI · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
48980	Lansing, MI · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
48933	Lansing, MI	1.7 mi	3,107	$33,589	$112,900
48922	Lansing, MI · PO box	1.8 mi	—	—	—
48929	Lansing, MI · PO box	1.8 mi	—	—	—
48930	Lansing, MI · PO box	1.8 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 48912

What city is zip code 48912?

48912 is assigned to Lansing, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 48912 in?

48912 is in Ingham County, Michigan.

What is the population of 48912?

About 17,674 people live in 48912, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 48912 in?

48912 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 48912?

The median household income in 48912 is $54,429.

What zip codes are near 48912?

The closest zip codes to 48912 are 48901, 48909, 48913, 48916, 48918.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48912, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.