48933 ZIP Code — Lansing, MI

Ingham County, Michigan

ZIP code 48933 is located in Lansing, Michigan, within Ingham County. It covers approximately 1.05 square miles and serves a population of 3,056 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 48933

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $133,300. Renters make up the majority at 92%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $35,023. Poverty affects 41% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% 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 14 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48933 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,056

population

1.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48933 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48933

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48933. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lansing	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48916 Lansing (0.1 mi) 48956 Lansing (0.1 mi) 48951 Lansing (0.1 mi) 48937 Lansing (0.1 mi) 48922 Lansing (0.1 mi) 48929 Lansing (0.1 mi) 48930 Lansing (0.1 mi) 48918 Lansing (0.1 mi) 48980 Lansing (0.1 mi) 48913 Lansing (0.1 mi) 48919 Lansing (0.1 mi) 48924 Lansing (0.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,056
Population density	2,910 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	1.05 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	42.7314
Longitude	-84.5539
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	68.7%	44.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	30.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	5.5%	20.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	5.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,056

Population

2,910

People per sq mi

29.7

Median age

$35,023

Median household income

$25,855

Per capita income

$133,300

Median home value

$825

Median monthly rent

7.8%

Home ownership

40.5%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

329

Housing units

39.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

190

15–19

157

233

20–24

193

369

25–34

306

207

35–44

172

138

45–54

115

55–59

136

60–64

112

122

65–74

102

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	474	15.5%
18 and over	2,582	84.5%
65 and over	302	9.9%
Median age	29.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 41.8%

Black or African American 36.4%

Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

Two or more races 6.5%

Other race 4.3%

Asian 3.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,367	41.8%
Black or African American	1,193	36.4%
Hispanic or Latino	218	6.7%
Two or more races	214	6.5%
Other race	142	4.3%
Asian	112	3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	28	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.7%	44.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	30.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	5.5%	20.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	5.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 12.0%

$10k–$15k 16.4%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.0%
$10k–$15k	16.4%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	4.2%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$35,023

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%

$50k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 33.1%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 30.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,300
Median rent / month	$825
Owner occupied	7.8%
Renter occupied	92.2%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	11.2%
Large apartment buildings	47.5%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	1.6%
1990–1999	2.1%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	7.6%
1960–1969	14.5%
1950–1959	14.4%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	47.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.3%
1 bedroom	53.3%
2 bedrooms	22.0%
3 bedrooms	8.4%
4 bedrooms	5.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	30.2%
1 vehicle	53.0%
2 vehicles	12.8%
3 or more	3.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.3%
Electricity	32.7%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	176	10.0%
Cohabiting couple	149	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	852	48.6%
Female householder, no spouse	576	32.9%
Households with children under 18	179	10.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	291	16.6%
Average household size	1.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	72.4%	64.7%
Married	12.8%	20.5%
Separated	1.6%	4.7%
Widowed	1.1%	0.6%
Divorced	12.2%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 18.4%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 24.8%

Graduate / professional 14.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	39.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	249	23.9%
High school	170	16.3%
College / grad school	625	59.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.0%

Retail trade 11.1%

Professional & management 9.5%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Public administration 8.6%

Information 3.4%

Construction 3.1%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Other services 2.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.1%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	1.7%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.3%
Government	28.1%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.3%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	3.2%
Walk	21.6%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.1

Poverty

All people 40.5%

Under 18 years 69.0%

18 and over 35.5%

Married-couple families 26.1%

Female-led households 23.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.0%
Retirement income	9.6%
Supplemental Security	10.5%
Cash public assistance	11.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	28.0%
High cholesterol	26.9%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	21.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	4.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	23.0%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.3%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	84.1%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	141	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.5%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	18.0%
65 and over	50.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.5%
Public insurance	55.2%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,014	98.6%
Spanish	286	9.5%
Other Indo-European	20	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	14	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,398	78.5%
Born in same state	2,396	78.4%
Born in different state	1,696	55.5%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	658	21.5%
Not a US citizen	208	31.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	281	9.2%
Arab	142	4.6%
French	114	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	22	0.7%
English	7	0.2%
German	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	57.4%
Internet access	87.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48933

What city is ZIP code 48933 in?

ZIP code 48933 is primarily assigned to Lansing, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48933 in?

ZIP code 48933 falls within Ingham County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48933 mostly rentals?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 48933 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48933?

41% of residents in ZIP code 48933 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48933?

The median home value in ZIP code 48933 is $133,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 48933?

The median household income in ZIP code 48933 is $35,023, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 48933 in?

ZIP code 48933 observes the EST timezone.