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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 48912 has 17,155 residents and 8,282 households (average 2.05 persons per household). The median age is 33.3 years, younger than the state (40.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.4% male and 49.6% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (66.2%, much lower than the state average of 73.9%) and Black or African American (15.0%, slightly higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	17,155Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	17,398Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	19,557Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	3,271.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$53,072Source: Census ACS

Households:	8,282Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$139,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.05Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	4.06Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	18,030	17,665	17,931	18,093	17,459	17,646	17,543	17,697	17,452	17,259	16,683	16,378	17,398
Decennial Census	17,035	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	17,155	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 33.3

Male Median Age: 32.8

Female Median Age: 34.1

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	440	451	402	461	889	1,147	875	644	514	440	427	487	483	366	286	175	85	79
Female	490	386	359	391	904	1,035	804	559	465	376	417	468	498	478	370	215	125	164
Total	930	837	761	852	1,793	2,182	1,679	1,203	979	816	844	955	981	844	656	390	210	243

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	11,356	65.45%
Black:	2,573	14.83%
Hispanic:*	1,928	11.11%
Asian:	614	3.54%
American Indian:	141	0.81%
Hawaiian:	11	0.06%
Other:	727	4.19%
Total:	17,350	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	8,651	50.43%	32.8 years
Females:	8,504	49.57%	34.1 years
Total:	17,155	100%	33.3 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	15,226	87.52%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	154	0.89%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	511	2.94%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,507	11.60%
Total Population:	17,398	100%
Total Native Population:	15,380	88.40%
Total Foreign-born Population:	2,018	11.60%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $53,072, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $15,118 (39.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,970. Family households earn a median of $76,894 versus $41,714 for nonfamily households (a difference of $35,180). By gender, male median income is $49,316 and female is $53,072, which is above the state female median ($51,279), with a current gap of $3,756 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 68.6%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (61.4%). The unemployment rate is 9.1%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (44.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$37,954	$37,566	$38,387	$36,696	$36,433	$39,141	$40,765	$41,517	$44,102	$46,443	$47,174	$50,822	$53,072
Median Family Income	$45,819	$46,144	$44,240	$44,706	$43,607	$45,912	$47,840	$51,289	$53,966	$56,399	$70,161	$78,047	$76,894
Median NonFamily Income	$32,780	$31,250	$31,320	$27,926	$28,074	$32,339	$33,761	$35,196	$37,740	$40,034	$39,343	$39,956	$41,714
Median Male Income	$39,935	$39,400	$39,935	$40,642	$39,306	$40,169	$36,161	$35,917	$37,230	$43,137	$44,879	$48,597	$49,316
Median Female Income	$36,039	$37,396	$38,427	$37,171	$35,767	$37,083	$36,173	$35,594	$38,922	$41,502	$46,106	$51,549	$53,072

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	9,008	62.36%
Unemployed:	897	6.21%
Not In Labor Force:	4,541	31.43%
Total:	14,446	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	3,969	44.06%
Service:	1,835	20.37%
Sales and Office:	1,659	18.42%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	542	6.02%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,003	11.13%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	9,008	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $139,900, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $36,900 (35.83%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $38,100. The median gross rent is $1,037, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $352 (51.39%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $168. Of occupied housing, owners make up 43.31% (60.77% with a mortgage, 39.23% free-and-clear) and renters 56.69% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.21%, which is far lower than the state rate (12.16%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$103,000	$95,700	$92,700	$91,100	$86,500	$87,100	$88,000	$95,900	$101,800	$110,000	$119,200	$133,600	$139,900

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	391	8.38%
$500 to $999:	1,763	37.79%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,665	35.69%
$1,500 to $1,999:	634	13.59%
$2,000 to $2,499:	29	0.62%
$2,500 to $2,999:	14	0.30%
$3,000 or more:	48	1.03%
No Rent:	121	2.59%
Total:	4,665	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$685	$707	$729	$757	$750	$801	$826	$852	$869	$905	$943	$1,047	$1,037

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,166	26.32%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,398	16.99%
Renter Occupied:	4,665	56.69%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	8,229	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	8,229	90.79%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	835	9.21%
Total Housing Units:	9,064	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	5,618	61.98%
Multi-Family Units:	3,446	38.02%
Other Units:	0	0.00%
Total Housing Units:	9,064	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 40.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (31.80%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 91.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.20%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 14.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 5.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.40 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (44.63%). College enrollment is 44.63%, which is markedly above the state rate (26.60%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	377	3.18%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	692	5.85%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,129	17.99%
Some college, no degree:	2,802	23.67%
Associate's degree:	1,099	9.28%
Bachelor's degree:	2,744	23.18%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,994	16.85%
Total:	11,837	100%
High school or higher:	10,768	90.97%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	4,738	40.03%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	11,553	58.71%
Public Insurance:	7,228	36.73%
No Insurance:	896	4.55%
Total:	19,677	100%
Has Health Insurance:	18,781	95.45%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	19.9%	18.2%	16.7%	17.9%	18.0%	18.6%	14.6%	16.7%	15.4%	17.7%	13.6%	13.5%	14.0%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	169	3.82%
Kindergarten:	198	4.48%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,363	30.83%
High school (grades 9-12):	718	16.24%
College or graduate school:	1,973	44.63%
Total:	4,421	100%
Early Childhood:	367	8.30%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,279	51.55%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Lansing, Michigan
County:	Ingham County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	7:34:55 PM
Population:	17,155 [See All]
Area Code:	517
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	42.7429, -84.5250
Land Area:	5.244 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/48912/zip-code-48912.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	9,540Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	972Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	14,141Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	6,273Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	2,521Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	578Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$258,869,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$1,040,827,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	18,639Source: CBP

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:	5.244 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.108 sq miSource: 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

ZIP Code 48912 in Lansing, MI

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 48912

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 48912

Sources & References