ZIP Code 48910: Population, Income, Housing

State: MI

Total population: 32,800 Household income: $54,712 Rent: $1,029

Overview

Total population

32,800

Rent

$1,029

Year built

1957

Household income

$54,712

Per capita income

$31,881

Poverty rate

15.6%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.1 persons

Rent over 30% of income

43.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Michigan

County

Ingham County

City

Lansing

Total population

32,800

Adults over 25

22,165

Total households

15,564

Household size

2.1 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$54,712

Per capita income

$31,881

Poverty rate

15.6%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

43.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,029

Year built

1957

Households that rent

41.6%

Households that own

58.4%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.2

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

62.1%

Black

15.1%

Asian

4.4%

Two or more races

12.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

13.4%

Not Hispanic or Latino

86.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

15,215 (86.3%)

Commute time to work

18 mins

Work from home

2,421 (13.7%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

29.4%

High school graduate or GED

24%

Some college or associate degree

13%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

33.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 48910 with: Ingham County, MI Lansing, MI Lansing metro area, MI Michigan United States

ZIP 48910

Total population32,800

Rent$1,029

Year built1957

Household income$54,712

Per capita income$31,881

Poverty rate15.6%

Unemployment rateN/A

Ingham County, MI

Total population283,913

Rent$1,084

Year built1971

Household income$65,526

Per capita income$37,723

Poverty rate16.7%

Unemployment rate4.6%

Lansing, MI

Total population113,023

Rent$993

Year built1959

Household income$54,382

Per capita income$30,958

Poverty rate20.1%

Unemployment rate6%

Lansing Metro Area, MI

Total population472,669

Rent$1,086

Year built1974

Household income$72,550

Per capita income$39,863

Poverty rate13.5%

Unemployment rate4.4%

Michigan State

Total population10,077,761

Rent$1,129

Year built1972

Household income$72,875

Per capita income$40,735

Poverty rate13.2%

Unemployment rate4.7%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP48910	CountyIngham, MI	CityLansing, MI	Metro AreaLansing metro area, MI	StateMichigan	CountryUnited States
Total population	32,800	283,913	113,023	472,669	10,077,761	334,922,499
Rent	$1,029	$1,084	$993	$1,086	$1,129	$1,413
Year built	1957	1971	1959	1974	1972	1980
Household income	$54,712	$65,526	$54,382	$72,550	$72,875	$80,734
Per capita income	$31,881	$37,723	$30,958	$39,863	$40,735	$44,673
Poverty rate	15.6%	16.7%	20.1%	13.5%	13.2%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.6%	6%	4.4%	4.7%	4%

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Summary for 48910

Rent & Income

In 48910, the typical monthly rent is $1,029 and the typical household income is $54,712. Rent here is similar to Lansing and lower than Michigan, and household income is similar to Lansing and lower than Michigan. The estimated poverty rate is 15.6%, which is lower than the Lansing rate but higher than the Michigan rate.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 41.6% of households. About 43.9% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 33.6% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 48910 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 48910 — Poverty

How ZIP 48910 compares in Michigan (88 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,029	16 / 88	from lower rent	$856 – $2,049
Household income	$54,712	71 / 88	from higher income	$30,680 – $131,558
Poverty rate	15.6%	58 / 88	from lower poverty	3.2% – 41.8%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Michigan with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 48910

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 48910 ranks 16th out of 88 ZIP Codes in Michigan. Statewide, values range from $856 in ZIP 48601 up to $2,049 in ZIP 48322.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 71st out of 88 ZIP Codes. Across Michigan, figures vary from $30,680 in ZIP 48228 up to $131,558 in ZIP 48178.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 48910 places 58th out of 88 ZIP Codes. Throughout Michigan, numbers span from 3.2% in ZIP 48042 up to 41.8% in ZIP 48228.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 48910 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,029 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 48910

Annual Household Income: $54,712

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 48910

Estimated Rate: 15.6%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 48910

In ZIP Code 48910, households that rent: 6,476 (41.6%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	6,476	41.6%
Owner-Occupied	9,088	58.4%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 48910

In ZIP Code 48910, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,844 (43.9%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,844	43.9%
Other renter households	3,632	56.1%
Total renter households	6,476	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 48910

Less than High School: 6,522 people (29.4%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 5,320 people (24%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,872 people (13%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 7,451 people (33.6%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 22,165

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.