48823 ZIP Code
East Lansing, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48823 |
| City/Town: | East Lansing |
| County: | Ingham |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 49,713 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,302 |
| Per Capita Income: | $19,450 |
| Total Housing Units: | 23,799 |
| Median Home Value: | $247,500 |
| Land Area: | 23.6 sq miles
61.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.7641, -84.4599 |
Population Information (48823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 49,713 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 24,475 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 25,238 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 24.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,662 | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,085 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,956 | 3.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,581 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 16,189 | 32.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,582 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,825 | 7.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,942 | 7.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,529 | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,953 | 3.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,577 | 7.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,816 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,016 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $247,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,099 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 23,799 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 21,062 | 88.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,737 | 11.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,326 | 44.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 11,736 | 55.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,240 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 96 | 0.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 396 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,949 | 12.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,745 | 15.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,609 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,412 | 30.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8,033 | 33.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 63.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48823 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,302 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $90,197 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $114,593 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $19,450 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 26,816 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 25,129 | 94.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,614 | 6.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 16,917 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,900 | 71.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 6,529 | 26.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 659 | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 41 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 37,885 | 76.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,245 | 6.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 168 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 4,636 | 9.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 540 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,239 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,513 | 3.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,484 | 5.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,417 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 297 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 113 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 657 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48823 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 3,010 | 14.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,289 | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,787 | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,017 | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,562 | 12.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,619 | 12.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,821 | 8.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,601 | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,418 | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,938 | 9.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48823 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,071 | 60.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,174 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,094 | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 2,171 | 8.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 905 | 3.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,174 | 16.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48823 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 77 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 379 | 1.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,466 | 5.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 294 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,189 | 8.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 607 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 392 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,807 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,767 | 11.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 9,841 | 39.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,060 | 12.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,151 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,099 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 31.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (48823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 46,827 | 94.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 41,375 | 83.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,262 | 22.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,484 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48823 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,794 | 79.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,313 | 20.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,811 | 18.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 466 | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 258 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 950 | 4.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48823 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,831 | 37.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,731 | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 555 | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 939 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,285 | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 4,149 | 17.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,656 | 19.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 653 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48823 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 65 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,386 | 10.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,312 | 13.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,703 | 15.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,756 | 11.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,760 | 15.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,487 | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,439 | 10.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,191 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,700 | 7.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48823 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,054 | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,782 | 15.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 7,557 | 31.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,608 | 23.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,775 | 20.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,023 | 4.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48823 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 14,316 | 68.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 384 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,181 | 29.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 7 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 28 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 66 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 66 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48823 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,192 | 10.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,146 | 38.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,761 | 36.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,963 | 14.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48823 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 366 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 421 | 4.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 912 | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,485 | 15.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,902 | 31.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,323 | 24.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 895 | 9.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 22 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48823 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,742 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $839 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,099 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.10 | 2.38 |
Households (48823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 21,062 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,228 | 29.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,501 | 11.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 6,120 | 29.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,181 | 34.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,581 | 17.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,330 | 20.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.26 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48823 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,349 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 13,223 | 61.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,701 | 31.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 418 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 907 | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 13,048 | 61.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48823 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 24,792 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 473 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 416 | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,091 | 12.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,221 | 4.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 19,591 | 79.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 42,999 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,534 | 3.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 49,311 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,222 | 10.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 231 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,155 | 60.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,836 | 35.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48823 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,564 | 65.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 16,849 | 33.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 8,433 | 50.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 7,836 | 46.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,548 | 9.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 580 | 3.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 43,303 | 87.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 577 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,410 | 1110.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,410 | 1110.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,410 | 1110.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 684 | 118.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 748 | 129.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 33 | 5.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 286 | 49.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 151 | 26.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48823 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 48,051 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 40,071 | 83.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,980 | 16.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,577 | 3.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,527 | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,144 | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 732 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48823 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 21,062 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 20,544 | 97.5% | 89.4% |
East Lansing, MI48823