48917 ZIP Code — Lansing, MI
Eaton County, Michigan
ZIP code 48917 is located in Lansing, Michigan, within Eaton County. It covers approximately 23.97 square miles and serves a population of 32,379 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.
About ZIP code 48917
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $192,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $71,370. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
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.
32,379
population
23.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48917 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48917
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48917. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lansing | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
48915 Lansing (3.5 mi)
48956 Lansing (4 mi)
48922 Lansing (4 mi)
48916 Lansing (4 mi)
48937 Lansing (4 mi)
48913 Lansing (4 mi)
48918 Lansing (4 mi)
48919 Lansing (4 mi)
48930 Lansing (4 mi)
48980 Lansing (4 mi)
48951 Lansing (4 mi)
48929 Lansing (4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 32,379 |
| Population density | 1,351 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 23.97 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.58 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.7189 |
| Longitude | -84.6323 |
| 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 | 39.3% | 35.0% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.3% | 38.1% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.5% | 22.8% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 4.1% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
32,379
Population
1,351
People per sq mi
41.7
Median age
$71,370
Median household income
$42,224
Per capita income
$192,800
Median home value
$1,048
Median monthly rent
58.6%
Home ownership
8.5%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
9,687
Housing units
39.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
711
Under 5
747
622
5–9
655
574
10–14
604
739
15–19
777
1,223
20–24
1,285
2,436
25–34
2,561
2,015
35–44
2,118
1,802
45–54
1,895
1,245
55–59
1,310
1,115
60–64
1,173
2,018
65–74
2,123
873
75–84
919
409
85+
430
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,768 | 14.7% |
| 18 and over | 27,611 | 85.3% |
| 65 and over | 6,772 | 20.9% |
| Median age | 41.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.1%
Black or African American
13.1%
Two or more races
6.1%
Asian
5.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.7%
Other race
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,126 | 68.1% |
| Black or African American | 4,446 | 13.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,064 | 6.1% |
| Asian | 1,743 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,604 | 4.7% |
| Other race | 826 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 158 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.3% | 35.0% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.3% | 38.1% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.5% | 22.8% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 4.1% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
5.7%
$25k–$35k
9.1%
$35k–$50k
11.2%
$50k–$75k
19.1%
$75k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
21.3%
$150k–$200k
7.2%
$200k+
4.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.2% |
| $200k+ | 4.5% |
| Median income | $71,370 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.2%
$50k–$100k
7.1%
$100k–$150k
15.0%
$150k–$200k
26.0%
$200k–$300k
33.1%
$300k–$500k
12.1%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,048 |
| Owner occupied | 58.6% |
| Renter occupied | 41.4% |
| Vacant | 3.9% |
| Single-family detached | 53.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.2% |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.30 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% |
| 3 or more | 12.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 75.3% |
| Electricity | 19.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,304 | 40.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,159 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,935 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,053 | 32.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,178 | 20.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,034 | 32.6% |
| Average household size | 2.08 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.6% | 29.3% |
| Married | 48.9% | 44.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 9.9% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 15.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
20.9%
Some college, no degree
23.6%
Associate's degree
10.7%
Bachelor's degree
26.1%
Graduate / professional
13.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 294 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 414 | 7.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,800 | 30.3% |
| High school | 1,296 | 21.8% |
| College / grad school | 2,146 | 36.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.8%
Manufacturing
12.0%
Finance & real estate
11.6%
Public administration
11.1%
Professional & management
9.6%
Retail trade
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Construction
4.3%
Other services
4.3%
Information
2.5%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.3% |
| Service | 14.4% |
| Sales & office | 23.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.0% |
| Production & transportation | 13.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.5% |
| Government | 19.3% |
| Self-employed | 2.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.6% |
| Carpool | 10.2% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 14.4% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.0 |
Poverty
All people
8.5%
Under 18 years
10.8%
18 and over
8.2%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
18.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.0% |
| Retirement income | 30.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| High blood pressure | 33.1% |
| High cholesterol | 33.9% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 27.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.8% |
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 18.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.1% |
| Depression | 19.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 8.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.7% |
| Visited dentist | 73.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.7% |
| Teeth loss | 9.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,067 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.5% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 13.9% |
| 65 and over | 36.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.9% |
| Public insurance | 37.6% |
| No insurance | 3.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30,921 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 903 | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 160 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 245 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 357 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,490 | 91.1% |
| Born in same state | 29,277 | 90.4% |
| Born in different state | 23,392 | 72.2% |
| Foreign born | 213 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,889 | 8.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,761 | 61.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,183 | 12.9% |
| Italian | 3,702 | 11.4% |
| Arab | 1,482 | 4.6% |
| English | 1,047 | 3.2% |
| Polish | 317 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 305 | 0.9% |
| Dutch | 165 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 140 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 48 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.7% |
| Internet access | 94.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48917
What city is ZIP code 48917 in?
ZIP code 48917 is primarily assigned to Lansing, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48917 in?
ZIP code 48917 falls within Eaton County, Michigan.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48917?
The median home value in ZIP code 48917 is $192,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 48917?
ZIP code 48917 has an estimated population of 32,379 residents, with a density of 1,351 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 48917?
The median household income in ZIP code 48917 is $71,370, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 48917 in?
ZIP code 48917 observes the EST timezone.