48915 ZIP Code — Lansing, MI
Ingham County, Michigan
ZIP code 48915 is located in Lansing, Michigan, within Ingham County. It covers approximately 1.80 square miles and serves a population of 10,022 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.
About ZIP code 48915
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $103,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $54,583. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
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 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
10,022
population
1.80
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48915 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48915
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48915. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lansing | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
48916 Lansing (0.7 mi)
48956 Lansing (0.7 mi)
48918 Lansing (0.7 mi)
48919 Lansing (0.7 mi)
48951 Lansing (0.7 mi)
48929 Lansing (0.7 mi)
48930 Lansing (0.7 mi)
48937 Lansing (0.7 mi)
48980 Lansing (0.7 mi)
48913 Lansing (0.7 mi)
48922 Lansing (0.7 mi)
48924 Lansing (0.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,022 |
| Population density | 5,568 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 065 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.80 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.7381 |
| Longitude | -84.5681 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 517 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 54.3% | 44.5% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.1% | 30.2% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.0% | 20.0% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.6% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
10,022
Population
5,568
People per sq mi
31.9
Median age
$54,583
Median household income
$27,929
Per capita income
$103,500
Median home value
$1,090
Median monthly rent
60.9%
Home ownership
15.0%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
3,067
Housing units
34.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
374
Under 5
383
325
5–9
333
261
10–14
267
297
15–19
303
506
20–24
518
1,061
25–34
1,085
646
35–44
661
367
45–54
376
196
55–59
200
331
60–64
338
405
65–74
415
168
75–84
171
17
85+
18
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,353 | 23.5% |
| 18 and over | 7,669 | 76.5% |
| 65 and over | 1,194 | 11.9% |
| Median age | 31.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54%
Black or African American
24.8%
Two or more races
9.7%
Hispanic or Latino
6.6%
Asian
2.5%
Other race
2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,795 | 54% |
| Black or African American | 2,662 | 24.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,036 | 9.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 705 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 268 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 245 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 54.3% | 44.5% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.1% | 30.2% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.0% | 20.0% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.6% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
10.4%
$25k–$35k
8.4%
$35k–$50k
19.4%
$50k–$75k
23.6%
$75k–$100k
11.7%
$100k–$150k
13.6%
$150k–$200k
2.6%
$200k+
1.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 19.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.6% |
| $200k+ | 1.4% |
| Median income | $54,583 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.5%
$50k–$100k
38.8%
$100k–$150k
23.3%
$150k–$200k
21.6%
$200k–$300k
6.1%
$300k–$500k
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $103,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,090 |
| Owner occupied | 60.9% |
| Renter occupied | 39.1% |
| Vacant | 9.1% |
| Single-family detached | 81.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 1.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 54.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% |
| 3 or more | 8.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 91.9% |
| Electricity | 7.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,450 | 33.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 410 | 9.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 858 | 19.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,607 | 37.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,069 | 24.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 877 | 20.3% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 48.1% | 43.6% |
| Married | 39.0% | 36.2% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 12.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
22.3%
Some college, no degree
23.4%
Associate's degree
10.3%
Bachelor's degree
22.1%
Graduate / professional
12.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 154 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 54 | 2.2% |
| Elementary school | 905 | 36.1% |
| High school | 701 | 28.0% |
| College / grad school | 692 | 27.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.4%
Retail trade
12.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.5%
Manufacturing
10.7%
Transportation & utilities
9.1%
Professional & management
8.2%
Public administration
7.1%
Other services
6.7%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Construction
3.3%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.5% |
| Service | 23.4% |
| Sales & office | 18.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.3% |
| Production & transportation | 19.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.2% |
| Government | 14.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.9% |
| Carpool | 7.4% |
| Public transit | 3.1% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 11.3% |
| Other means | 4.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.4 |
Poverty
All people
15.0%
Under 18 years
12.3%
18 and over
15.7%
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
32.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.4% |
| Retirement income | 22.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 20.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| High blood pressure | 33.3% |
| High cholesterol | 31.2% |
| Diabetes | 12.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| Arthritis | 26.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 4.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 23.2% |
| Binge drinking | 20.4% |
| No physical activity | 25.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.5% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.7% |
| Poor mental health | 18.7% |
| Poor physical health | 12.7% |
| No health insurance | 13.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.9% |
| Visited dentist | 58.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.8% |
| Teeth loss | 18.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 425 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.0% |
| Under 18 | 7.2% |
| 18–64 years | 18.8% |
| 65 and over | 35.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.3% |
| Public insurance | 45.9% |
| No insurance | 5.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,265 | 92.4% |
| Spanish | 368 | 4.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 98 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 227 | 2.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,336 | 93.2% |
| Born in same state | 9,313 | 92.9% |
| Born in different state | 6,928 | 69.1% |
| Foreign born | 23 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 686 | 6.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 498 | 72.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 741 | 7.4% |
| Italian | 605 | 6% |
| English | 191 | 1.9% |
| Arab | 165 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 131 | 1.3% |
| Dutch | 83 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 18 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.2% |
| Internet access | 96.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48915
What city is ZIP code 48915 in?
ZIP code 48915 is primarily assigned to Lansing, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48915 in?
ZIP code 48915 falls within Ingham County, Michigan.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48915?
The median home value in ZIP code 48915 is $103,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 48915?
ZIP code 48915 has an estimated population of 10,022 residents, with a density of 5,562 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 48915?
The median household income in ZIP code 48915 is $54,583, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 48915 in?
ZIP code 48915 observes the EST timezone.