48823 ZIP Code, East Lansing, MI
48823 is a ZIP code in East Lansing, Michigan — mostly in Ingham County (57% of its land), with smaller parts in Clinton County. It covers 24 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48825, 48824 and 48912. 50,034 people live here in 21,293 households, which puts it among the most populous 1% of Michigan ZIP codes. At about 2,116 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (42% own). Median household income is $52,018, below the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 24.1, younger than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: East Lansing, MI
- County: Ingham County
- Land area: 24 sq mi
- Population: 50,034
- Median household income: $52,018
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 50,034 |
| Households | 21,293 |
| Median household income | $52,018 |
| Income per person | $39,660 |
| Median age | 24.1 |
| Homeowners | 42.2% |
| Median home value | $282,600 |
| Median rent | $1,176 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 63.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 16.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 33.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.2% |
| Broadband internet | 86.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 16.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 12.5% |
| $10–15K | 6.6% |
| $15–25K | 7.7% |
| $25–35K | 9.7% |
| $35–50K | 11.6% |
| $50–75K | 13.4% |
| $75–100K | 8.3% |
| $100–150K | 12.6% |
| $150–200K | 7.9% |
| $200K+ | 9.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.2% |
| 10–19 | 11.9% |
| 20–24 | 32.6% |
| 25–34 | 13.0% |
| 35–44 | 7.6% |
| 45–54 | 7.6% |
| 55–64 | 7.2% |
| 65–74 | 6.3% |
| 75+ | 6.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 22.9% |
| Owned outright | 15.1% |
| Rented | 51.2% |
| Vacant | 10.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 36.5% |
| Townhome | 7.0% |
| 2–4 units | 5.6% |
| 5–19 units | 23.7% |
| 20+ units | 25.1% |
| Mobile / other | 2.1% |
Businesses in 48823
1,136 business establishments with 19,258 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 183
- Accommodation and Food Services: 179
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 170
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 120
- Finance and Insurance: 110
- Retail Trade: 108
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 77
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 45
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48825 — East Lansing city, MI (2.7 mi)
- 48824 — East Lansing city, MI (3 mi)
- 48912 — Lansing city, MI (3.7 mi)
- 48840 — Haslett CDP, MI (4.1 mi)
- 48808 — Bath CDP, MI (4.4 mi)
- 48864 — Okemos CDP, MI (5.4 mi)
- 48933 — Lansing city, MI (5.4 mi)
- 48910 — Lansing city, MI (5.7 mi)
Areas that include 48823
- East Lansing, MI ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Haslett, MI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Clinton County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Ingham County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 20: highest median home value in Ingham County
- No. 4 of 22: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Ingham County
- No. 3 of 22: lowest median age in Ingham County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48823, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48823 in?
- 48823 is a East Lansing, MI mailing address. By land area, 44% lies inside East Lansing, 20% lies inside Haslett and 5% lies inside Okemos; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48823 in?
- 48823 is mostly in Ingham County (57% of its land), with smaller parts in Clinton County.
- What is the population of 48823?
- About 50,034 people (±1,342), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 51,793.
- What is the median household income in 48823?
- $52,018 (±$2,802), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 48823?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48823 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48823?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48825 (2.7 mi, East Lansing), 48824 (3 mi, East Lansing), 48912 (3.7 mi, Lansing), 48840 (4.1 mi, Haslett), 48808 (4.4 mi, Bath) and 48864 (5.4 mi, Okemos).
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