Lansing ZIP Code List — Ingham County, MI

There are 22 unique ZIP codes in Lansing, Michigan. Area code: 517.

ZIP codes

96.14

sq mi land

1.75

sq mi water

517

area code

Lansing, MI ZIP code map

About Lansing, MI

Lansing, Michigan, serves as the vibrant capital city of the state, embodying a rich blend of history, culture, and governmental influence. Nestled in the south-central region of Michigan, Lansing is known for its role as the political center and its diverse community that thrives year-round. The city is characterized by its blend of urban and suburban living, featuring a variety of neighborhoods, parks, and educational institutions.

Location & geography

Lansing is situated in Ingham County, in the south-central part of Michigan, approximately 90 miles west of Detroit. The city spans a land area of 39.64 square miles, complemented by a small water area of 0.76 square miles, with the Grand River flowing through its heart. This geographic setting includes several parks and green spaces, contributing to its scenic beauty, and makes it easily accessible from neighboring cities such as East Lansing, Jackson, and Holt.

Community & economy

The community of Lansing is diverse and bustling, featuring a mix of urban and suburban residential areas that contribute to its unique character. While specific population figures vary, the city continues to thrive with a dynamic mix of industries, including government, education, and healthcare, with local institutions like Michigan State University playing a significant role. Daily life in Lansing is enriched by cultural events, local eateries, and community engagement, reflecting a strong sense of belonging among its residents.

Transportation

Lansing is well-connected by major highways, including Interstate 496 and U.S. Route 127, making it accessible for commuting and travel. The nearest airport is the Capital Region International Airport, located just about 7 miles northwest of downtown Lansing, providing both domestic and limited international flights. Public transit options, including buses operated by the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA), further enhance mobility for residents and visitors alike.

History

Lansing was established in the mid-19th century and became the state capital in 1847, chosen for its central location within Michigan. The city has a rich industrial heritage, particularly in the automotive sector, contributing to its growth and economic stability. Historically, Lansing has transformed from a small settlement to a bustling urban center while maintaining its unique historical architecture and landmarks.

Did you know?

One interesting fact about Lansing is that it hosts the Michigan State Capitol building, which is an architectural gem and a significant tourist attraction. Additionally, Lansing is home to the only remaining Michigan State Prison, which has been transformed into a historic site and is often referred to as the 'Old State House'.

ZIP codes for Lansing, MI (22)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
48901	Lansing	Ingham	View map
48906	Lansing	Clinton	View map
48908	Lansing	Eaton	View map
48909	Lansing	Ingham	View map
48910	Lansing	Ingham	View map
48911	Lansing	Ingham	View map
48912	Lansing	Ingham	View map
48913	Lansing	Ingham	View map
48915	Lansing	Ingham	View map
48916	Lansing	Ingham	View map
48917	Lansing	Eaton	View map
48918	Lansing	Ingham	View map
48919	Lansing	Ingham	View map
48922	Lansing	Ingham	View map
48924	Lansing	Ingham	View map
48929	Lansing	Ingham	View map
48930	Lansing	Ingham	View map
48933	Lansing	Ingham	View map
48937	Lansing	Ingham	View map
48951	Lansing	Ingham	View map
48956	Lansing	Ingham	View map
48980	Lansing	Ingham	View map

Demographics & statistics

161,764

Population

35.2

Median age

$56,853

Median household income

$32,302

Per capita income

$131,986

Median home value

$989

Median monthly rent

49.9%

Home ownership

20.0%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

46,805

Housing units

34.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5,131

Under 5

5,124

4,924

5–9

4,916

4,341

10–14

4,335

4,133

15–19

4,127

7,520

20–24

7,509

14,297

25–34

14,276

10,139

35–44

10,125

8,771

45–54

8,759

4,876

55–59

4,870

4,945

60–64

4,938

7,586

65–74

7,575

2,937

75–84

2,932

1,340

85+

1,338

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	34,084	20.2%
18 and over	127,680	79.8%
65 and over	23,708	13.7%
Median age	35.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.4%

Black or African American 18.9%

Two or more races 8.6%

Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

Asian 4.5%

Other race 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	101,868	59.4%
Black or African American	32,372	18.9%
Two or more races	14,675	8.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9,764	5.7%
Asian	7,775	4.5%
Other race	4,382	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	676	0.4%

Household income

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$56,853

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 24.2%

$100k–$150k 26.6%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 17.4%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,986
Median rent / month	$989
Owner occupied	49.9%
Renter occupied	50.1%
Vacant	8.4%
Single-family detached	56.9%
Large apartment buildings	13.1%
Mobile homes	2.2%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	6.1%
1980–1989	8.0%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	14.0%
1950–1959	15.1%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	27.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	18.2%
2 bedrooms	31.8%
3 bedrooms	34.4%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.8%
1 vehicle	45.0%
2 vehicles	32.6%
3 or more	9.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.2%
Electricity	18.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	24,080	29.9%
Cohabiting couple	7,027	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	16,875	26.6%
Female householder, no spouse	24,540	33.8%
Households with children under 18	17,433	22.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	18,374	23.5%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.2%	42.5%
Married	35.8%	35.3%
Separated	1.1%	2.1%
Widowed	1.8%	6.0%
Divorced	12.1%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 22.3%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 21.1%

Graduate / professional 12.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	34.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2,046	4.5%
Kindergarten	1,763	3.8%
Elementary school	14,012	33.9%
High school	7,738	20.3%
College / grad school	12,889	37.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Retail trade 10.7%

Manufacturing 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Professional & management 9.7%

Public administration 8.3%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Other services 4.9%

Construction 3.6%

Information 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.7%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.4%
Government	20.5%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.4%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	2.8%
Walk	4.1%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.4

Poverty

All people 20.0%

Under 18 years 27.8%

18 and over 18.1%

Married-couple families 8.0%

Female-led households 28.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.2%
Retirement income	21.0%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	6.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7,466	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	16.3%
65 and over	38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.8%
Public insurance	44.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	151,509	94.3%
Spanish	6,874	5.1%
Other Indo-European	2,122	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1,489	0.7%
Other languages	1,803	1.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	146,983	89.6%
Born in same state	145,803	88.9%
Born in different state	117,333	69.8%
Foreign born	1,180	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	14,781	10.4%
Not a US citizen	6,717	46.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	15,851	9.8%
French	15,643	9.7%
Arab	5,823	3.6%
English	3,727	2.3%
German	2,061	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	1,128	0.7%
Dutch	599	0.4%
Irish	532	0.3%
Norwegian	177	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.6%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions

What ZIP codes does Lansing, MI have?

Lansing, MI has 19 ZIP codes: 48906, 48910, 48911, 48912, 48913, 48915, 48916, 48917, 48918, 48919, 48922, 48924, 48929, 48930, 48933, 48937, 48951, 48956, 48980. Each ZIP code serves a distinct delivery area within the city and surrounding region.

What is the main ZIP code for Lansing, MI?

The primary ZIP code for Lansing, MI is 48917. The city uses area code 517 for phone service.

What county is Lansing, MI in?

Lansing is located in Eaton County, Michigan.

How many ZIP codes are in Lansing, MI?

Lansing, MI has 19 ZIP codes.

What ZIP codes cover downtown Lansing and the Michigan State Capitol area?

The downtown Lansing area and Michigan State Capitol are primarily located in ZIP codes 48933 and 48906, which encompass the city's governmental and commercial core along Michigan Avenue.

Which ZIP codes serve the Michigan State University campus and surrounding East Lansing neighborhoods that border Lansing proper?

While MSU's main campus is in East Lansing, the Lansing side of the university border areas are served by ZIP codes 48912 and 48910, which cover parts of north-central Lansing adjacent to the campus.