ZIP Code 48909 in Lansing, MI

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Lansing, Michigan
County:Ingham County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:09:17 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:517
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:42.7327, -84.5558
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48909 - Lansing, MI

ZIP Code 48909, Lansing

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationIngham County, MI
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points1,005 (686 businesses)
PO Boxes319
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 48910
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box-only ZIP code with 319 boxes serving the Lansing area
  • The facility operates alongside ZIP 48910, which handles street delivery for this geographic area
  • Approximately 686 businesses use this ZIP code for their mailing addresses
  • Collins Road is the primary street associated with this service area
  • The post office provides city carrier route service, typical of urban PO Box facilities

Delivery Alternatives

While this ZIP handles only PO Box mail, it isn't the sole delivery option for local residents. The area receives regular street delivery through neighboring ZIP code 48910, which provides carrier service to Collins Road and surrounding streets. This dual-zone arrangement is common in mid-sized cities, where centralized PO Box facilities complement residential carrier routes. The facility also serves 686 businesses that prefer PO Box addresses for mail management.

Street Name Patterns

Single Street Urban Road

Collins Road is the sole street name associated with this ZIP, serving as a reference point for the PO Box facility's service area in urban Lansing.

Nearby Areas

Forest View Southside Michigan State University Old Everett East Battenfield

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 48909 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 20 business establishments, employing about 845 people with an annual payroll of $89,377,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:979Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:20Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$22,976,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$89,377,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:845Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 48909 is located in Ingham County, Michigan, within the Lansing-East Lansing, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 29620) and Michigan's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 470,434 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 48909. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Lansing-East Lansing, MISource: Census
CBSA Number:29620Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:470,434Source: Census
MSA:Lansing-East Lansing, MI MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4227.73 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2646000Source: Census
Place Name:Lansing city; MichiganSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


48910 | | 48908

Schools in ZIP Code 48909


We could not locate which school district 48909 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

The Early College Lansing Community College 430 N Capitol Ave Suite 118
Lansing, MI 48933
District: UnknownNearby
Riddle Elementary 221 Huron St
Lansing, MI 48915
District: Lansing Public School DistrictNearby
Midmichigan Leadership Academy 730 West Maple St
Lansing, MI 48906
District: UnknownNearby
Jw Sexton High School 102 Mcpherson Ave
Lansing, MI 48915
District: Lansing Public School DistrictNearby
Willow School 1012 West Willow St
Lansing, MI 48915
District: Lansing Public School DistrictNearby
Emanuel Lutheran School 1001 N Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48906
District: Private SchoolNearby
Montessori Childrens House 2100 W Saint Joseph St
Lansing, MI 48915
District: Private SchoolNearby
Resurrection School 1527 E Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 48909


Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School 300 S Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48933
Type: Post Secondary
Davenport University-Lansing Location 200 S. Grand Ave
Lansing, MI 48933-2197
Type: Post Secondary
Lansing Community College 610 N Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48933
Type: Post Secondary
Career Quest Learning Centers-Lansing 3215 S. Pennsylvania Avenue
Lansing, MI 48910
Type: Post Secondary
Ross Medical Education Center-Lansing 4106 W Saginaw Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
Type: Post Secondary
Douglas J Aveda Institute 331 East Grand River Ave
East Lansing, MI 48823
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov