48824 ZIP Code — East Lansing, MI
Ingham County, Michigan
ZIP code 48824 is located in East Lansing, Michigan, within Ingham County. It covers approximately 1.22 square miles and serves a population of 1,969 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.
About ZIP code 48824
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
1,969
population
1.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48824 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48824
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48824. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| East Lansing | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
48825 East Lansing (0.3 mi)
48910 Lansing (2.6 mi)
48912 Lansing (2.7 mi)
48823 East Lansing (3.4 mi)
48933 Lansing (3.9 mi)
48918 Lansing (4 mi)
48913 Lansing (4 mi)
48930 Lansing (4 mi)
48922 Lansing (4 mi)
48919 Lansing (4 mi)
48929 Lansing (4 mi)
48916 Lansing (4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,969 |
| Population density | 1,614 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 065 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.22 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.7234 |
| Longitude | -84.4779 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 517 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
1,969
Population
1,614
People per sq mi
19.1
Median age
$0
Median household income
$4,631
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
7.5%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
872
15–19
802
154
20–24
141
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 30 | 1.5% |
| 18 and over | 1,939 | 98.5% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.7%
Asian
11.3%
Two or more races
7.7%
Black or African American
7.3%
Hispanic or Latino
3.8%
Other race
1.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,405 | 68.7% |
| Asian | 232 | 11.3% |
| Two or more races | 158 | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 150 | 7.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 24 | 1.2% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 95.4% | 100.0% |
| Married | 4.6% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,969 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
30.8%
Education & healthcare
22.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
19.8%
Construction
9.7%
Manufacturing
7.2%
Information
3.7%
Professional & management
2.8%
Other services
2.0%
Finance & real estate
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 6.5% |
| Service | 36.6% |
| Sales & office | 39.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.5% |
| Production & transportation | 13.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.7% |
| Government | 22.5% |
| Self-employed | 1.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 22.4% |
| Carpool | 2.4% |
| Public transit | 21.6% |
| Walk | 28.7% |
| Work from home | 13.1% |
| Other means | 11.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.4 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.9% |
| Public insurance | 7.1% |
| No insurance | 8.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,969 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 58 | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 12 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 35 | 1.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,796 | 91.2% |
| Born in same state | 1,772 | 90.0% |
| Born in different state | 1,331 | 67.6% |
| Foreign born | 24 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 173 | 8.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 12 | 6.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 60 | 3% |
| Irish | 48 | 2.4% |
| French | 36 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 23 | 1.2% |
| German | 22 | 1.1% |
| Polish | 12 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48824
What city is ZIP code 48824 in?
ZIP code 48824 is primarily assigned to East Lansing, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48824 in?
ZIP code 48824 falls within Ingham County, Michigan.
What is the population of ZIP code 48824?
ZIP code 48824 has an estimated population of 1,969 residents, with a density of 1,621 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 48824 in?
ZIP code 48824 observes the EST timezone.