48917 ZIP Code, Lansing, MI
48917 is a ZIP code in Lansing, Michigan — mostly in Eaton County (87% of its land), with smaller parts in Ingham County. It covers 24 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48915, 48933 and 48911. 32,483 people live here in 15,432 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Michigan ZIP codes. At about 1,355 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (60% own). Median household income is $70,990, close to the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lansing, MI
- County: Eaton County
- Land area: 24 sq mi
- Population: 32,483
- Median household income: $70,990
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 32,483 |
| Households | 15,432 |
| Median household income | $70,990 |
| Income per person | $45,066 |
| Median age | 41.7 |
| Homeowners | 60.0% |
| Median home value | $222,900 |
| Median rent | $1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.1% |
| Broadband internet | 90.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 12.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.8% |
| $10–15K | 2.4% |
| $15–25K | 6.3% |
| $25–35K | 7.3% |
| $35–50K | 12.2% |
| $50–75K | 18.0% |
| $75–100K | 14.8% |
| $100–150K | 20.0% |
| $150–200K | 7.1% |
| $200K+ | 6.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.3% |
| 10–19 | 9.5% |
| 20–24 | 6.1% |
| 25–34 | 14.7% |
| 35–44 | 13.7% |
| 45–54 | 10.7% |
| 55–64 | 13.3% |
| 65–74 | 13.6% |
| 75+ | 9.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.7% |
| Owned outright | 22.7% |
| Rented | 37.8% |
| Vacant | 3.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 55.4% |
| Townhome | 7.3% |
| 2–4 units | 3.7% |
| 5–19 units | 21.0% |
| 20+ units | 10.6% |
| Mobile / other | 2.0% |
Businesses in 48917
1,080 business establishments with 29,602 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 176
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 128
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 125
- Accommodation and Food Services: 117
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 81
- Finance and Insurance: 72
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 71
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 67
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48915 — Lansing city, MI (3.6 mi)
- 48933 — Lansing city, MI (4.2 mi)
- 48911 — Lansing city, MI (4.9 mi)
- 48906 — Lansing city, MI (5 mi)
- 48821 — Dimondale village, MI (5.9 mi)
- 48912 — Lansing city, MI (5.9 mi)
- 48910 — Lansing city, MI (6.1 mi)
- 48837 — Wacousta CDP, MI (6.8 mi)
Areas that include 48917
- Lansing, MI ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Waverly, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Edgemont Park, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Eaton County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Ingham County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 13: highest median home value in Eaton County
- No. 2 of 13: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Eaton County
- No. 4 of 13: highest median age in Eaton County
- No. 1 of 7: highest median household income in Lansing, MI
- No. 1 of 7: highest median home value in Lansing, MI
- No. 3 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Lansing, MI
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of households with children in Lansing, MI
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Lansing, MI
- No. 1 of 7: highest median age in Lansing, MI
- No. 2 of 7: fastest population growth in Lansing, MI
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48917, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48917 in?
- 48917 is a Lansing, MI mailing address. By land area, 38% lies inside Waverly, 9% lies inside Lansing and 3% lies inside Edgemont Park; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48917 in?
- 48917 is mostly in Eaton County (87% of its land), with smaller parts in Ingham County.
- What is the population of 48917?
- About 32,483 people (±851), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 32,679.
- What is the median household income in 48917?
- $70,990 (±$4,833), 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 48917?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48917 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48917?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48915 (3.6 mi, Lansing), 48933 (4.2 mi, Lansing), 48911 (4.9 mi, Lansing), 48906 (5 mi, Lansing), 48821 (5.9 mi, Dimondale) and 48912 (5.9 mi, Lansing).
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