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ZIP 48911

Part of Lansing, MI
Pop. 39,876·Ingham County·159th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,044/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
-$921
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ZIP 48911 · $1,044
More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$900
2 BR
$1,130
3 BR
$1,450
4 BR+
$1,500
Research median
$1,130/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,528/yr
At $1,044/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyIngham County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.8% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48911 (Lansing, MI) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,876
Median income
$56,631
Median age
35.2
Renters
45.2%
Age distribution
24.8%
24.6%
24.4%
15.2%
Under 1824.8%
18–3424.6%
35–5424.4%
55–6411%
65+15.2%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
47.8%
29.3%
12.4%
White47.8%
Black29.3%
Hispanic12.4%
Asian7.5%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
25.9%
37.6%
26.3%
No HS diploma10.2%
HS diploma25.9%
Some college37.6%
Bachelor's+26.3%
Housing tenure
54.8%
45.2%
Owner54.8%
Renter45.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48911 in Lansing, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,886 → $56,631
up 13.5%
Population
40,586 → 39,876
down 1.7%
Renter share
45.2% → 45.2%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
24.8% → 26.3%
+1.5 pts
Median age
33.6 → 35.2
+1.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $56,631 today, compared with $49,886 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 48911 in Lansing, MI losing about 710 residents over the five-year window, down 1.7% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48911 covers Lansing, MI. The median rent here is $1,044/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $900/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($56,631/yr), ZIP 48911 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48911?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48911 (Lansing, MI) is $1,044. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48911 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48911's median rent of $1,044/mo is $921 (47%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48911 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48911 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #159 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,044/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48911?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $42,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,044/mo in ZIP 48911. The local median household income is $56,631/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48911?

Rent in ZIP 48911 has increased 4.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 48911 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48911 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,044/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($56,631/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48911 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48911 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.2% of ZIP 48911 households are renters, while 54.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48911 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48911 compare to the rest of Lansing?

ZIP 48911 is more affordable than Lansing overall. At $1,044/mo, it's $186 below the Lansing citywide median of $1,230/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48911 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48911 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,044/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 48911's median household income ($56,631/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48911 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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