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ZIP 48912

Part of Lansing, MI
Pop. 17,674·Ingham County·126th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,250/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.1%
Month-over-Month
+5.4%
vs US Median
-$715
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ZIP 48912 · $1,250
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$990
1 BR
$1,030
2 BR
$1,290
3 BR
$1,660
4 BR+
$1,710
Research median
$1,290/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
$15,000/yr
At $1,250/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyIngham County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.1% YoY, +5.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48912 (Lansing, MI) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 41% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,674
Median income
$54,429
Median age
32.8
Renters
56%
Age distribution
18.5%
36.6%
22.8%
12.9%
Under 1818.5%
18–3436.6%
35–5422.8%
55–649.1%
65+12.9%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
60.3%
19.7%
White60.3%
Black19.7%
Hispanic10.4%
Asian3.3%
Other6.2%
Education (25+)
18.3%
32.8%
41%
No HS diploma7.9%
HS diploma18.3%
Some college32.8%
Bachelor's+41%
Housing tenure
44%
56%
Owner44%
Renter56%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48912 in Lansing, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$47,174 → $54,429
up 15.4%
Population
16,683 → 17,674
up 5.9%
Renter share
55.6% → 56%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
39.9% → 41%
+1.1 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $47,174 in 2021 to $54,429 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 48912 in Lansing, MI adding about 991 residents over the five-year window, up 5.9% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48912 covers Lansing, MI. The median rent here is $1,250/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($54,429/yr), ZIP 48912 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48912?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48912 (Lansing, MI) is $1,250. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48912 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48912's median rent of $1,250/mo is $715 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48912 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48912 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #126 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,250/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48912?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,250/mo in ZIP 48912. The local median household income is $54,429/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48912?

Rent in ZIP 48912 has decreased 2.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 48912 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48912 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,250/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($54,429/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48912 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48912 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56% of ZIP 48912 households are renters, while 44% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 48912 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 48912 compare to the rest of Lansing?

ZIP 48912 is pricier than Lansing as a whole. At $1,250/mo, it's $20 above the Lansing citywide median of $1,230/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48912 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48912 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,250/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 48912's median household income ($54,429/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48912 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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