48912 ZIP Code — Lansing, MI
Ingham County, Michigan
ZIP code 48912 is located in Lansing, Michigan, within Ingham County. It covers approximately 5.24 square miles and serves a population of 16,378 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.
About ZIP code 48912
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $133,600. Renters make up the majority at 57%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $50,822. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
16,378
population
5.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48912 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48912
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48912. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lansing | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
48924 Lansing (1.5 mi)
48933 Lansing (1.7 mi)
48919 Lansing (1.7 mi)
48913 Lansing (1.7 mi)
48930 Lansing (1.7 mi)
48916 Lansing (1.7 mi)
48929 Lansing (1.7 mi)
48937 Lansing (1.7 mi)
48956 Lansing (1.7 mi)
48922 Lansing (1.7 mi)
48951 Lansing (1.7 mi)
48918 Lansing (1.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,378 |
| Population density | 3,126 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 065 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.24 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.7429 |
| Longitude | -84.5250 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 517 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 53.3% | 44.5% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 30.2% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.5% | 20.0% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
16,378
Population
3,126
People per sq mi
32.4
Median age
$50,822
Median household income
$34,476
Per capita income
$133,600
Median home value
$1,047
Median monthly rent
43.1%
Home ownership
20.5%
Poverty rate
9.8%
Unemployment
4,307
Housing units
39.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
441
Under 5
419
357
5–9
338
419
10–14
397
313
15–19
297
1,014
20–24
963
2,105
25–34
1,997
811
35–44
769
792
45–54
751
564
55–59
536
409
60–64
389
705
65–74
669
329
75–84
312
145
85+
137
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,802 | 17.1% |
| 18 and over | 13,576 | 82.9% |
| 65 and over | 2,297 | 14.0% |
| Median age | 32.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58.1%
Black or African American
20.9%
Two or more races
8.3%
Hispanic or Latino
5.1%
Asian
4.6%
Other race
2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,031 | 58.1% |
| Black or African American | 3,602 | 20.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,433 | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 881 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 791 | 4.6% |
| Other race | 431 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 90 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 53.3% | 44.5% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 30.2% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.5% | 20.0% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
8.4%
$15k–$25k
8.6%
$25k–$35k
12.5%
$35k–$50k
14.0%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
10.2%
$150k–$200k
6.8%
$200k+
3.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.8% |
| $200k+ | 3.4% |
| Median income | $50,822 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.9%
$50k–$100k
25.9%
$100k–$150k
23.9%
$150k–$200k
20.3%
$200k–$300k
18.7%
$300k–$500k
2.1%
$500k–$1M
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $133,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,047 |
| Owner occupied | 43.1% |
| Renter occupied | 56.9% |
| Vacant | 10.3% |
| Single-family detached | 58.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.31 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 32.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 19.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.0% |
| 3 or more | 5.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.3% |
| Electricity | 22.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,982 | 25.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 857 | 10.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,274 | 28.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,788 | 35.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,249 | 15.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,889 | 23.9% |
| Average household size | 2.03 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 56.3% | 47.2% |
| Married | 29.9% | 32.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 11.0% | 14.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
17.5%
Some college, no degree
25.0%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
22.5%
Graduate / professional
17.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 116 | 2.9% |
| Kindergarten | 141 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,098 | 27.5% |
| High school | 690 | 17.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,946 | 48.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.0%
Professional & management
10.1%
Retail trade
9.6%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Finance & real estate
8.2%
Other services
6.6%
Public administration
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Construction
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Information
1.5%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.8% |
| Service | 21.3% |
| Sales & office | 18.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.4% |
| Production & transportation | 13.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.4% |
| Government | 22.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.2% |
| Carpool | 13.2% |
| Public transit | 3.9% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 13.3% |
| Other means | 5.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.4 |
Poverty
All people
20.5%
Under 18 years
22.4%
18 and over
20.1%
Married-couple families
4.4%
Female-led households
30.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.9% |
| Retirement income | 18.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| High blood pressure | 29.5% |
| High cholesterol | 31.4% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 24.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.2% |
| Binge drinking | 22.1% |
| No physical activity | 21.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.1% |
| Poor mental health | 17.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.6% |
| Visited dentist | 62.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.4% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 554 | 4.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.8% |
| Under 18 | 5.3% |
| 18–64 years | 15.4% |
| 65 and over | 37.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.3% |
| Public insurance | 41.7% |
| No insurance | 5.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,518 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 869 | 5.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 349 | 2.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 87 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 227 | 1.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,618 | 89.3% |
| Born in same state | 14,428 | 88.1% |
| Born in different state | 11,000 | 67.2% |
| Foreign born | 190 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,760 | 10.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 536 | 30.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,837 | 11.2% |
| Italian | 1,742 | 10.6% |
| Arab | 542 | 3.3% |
| English | 437 | 2.7% |
| Polish | 163 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 154 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 99 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 86 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 20 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.2% |
| Internet access | 94.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48912
What city is ZIP code 48912 in?
ZIP code 48912 is primarily assigned to Lansing, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48912 in?
ZIP code 48912 falls within Ingham County, Michigan.
Is ZIP code 48912 mostly rentals?
57% of occupied units in ZIP code 48912 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48912?
21% of residents in ZIP code 48912 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48912?
The median home value in ZIP code 48912 is $133,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 48912?
ZIP code 48912 has an estimated population of 16,378 residents, with a density of 3,123 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 48912 in?
ZIP code 48912 observes the EST timezone.