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ZIP 48915

Part of Lansing, MI
Pop. 9,428·Ingham County·152nd most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,081/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+6.2%
vs US Median
-$884
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ZIP 48915 · $1,081
More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,000
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,300
3 BR
$1,670
4 BR+
$1,720
Research median
$1,300/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,972/yr
At $1,081/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyIngham County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +6.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48915 (Lansing, MI) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,428
Median income
$54,465
Median age
34.1
Renters
35.3%
Age distribution
18.8%
34.6%
21.3%
14.7%
Under 1818.8%
18–3434.6%
35–5421.3%
55–6410.6%
65+14.7%
Gender
51.7%
48.3%
Male51.7%
Female48.3%
Race & ethnicity
54.3%
22.7%
17.4%
White54.3%
Black22.7%
Hispanic17.4%
Asian1.4%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
12.8%
25.3%
34%
27.9%
No HS diploma12.8%
HS diploma25.3%
Some college34%
Bachelor's+27.9%
Housing tenure
64.7%
35.3%
Owner64.7%
Renter35.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48915 in Lansing, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,544 → $54,465
up 17.0%
Population
9,557 → 9,428
down 1.3%
Renter share
43.7% → 35.3%
-8.4 pts
Bachelor's+
34.6% → 27.9%
-6.7 pts
Median age
29.9 → 34.1
+4.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 48915 in Lansing, MI now reports about $54,465, up from $46,544 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 48915 in Lansing, MI losing about 129 residents over the five-year window, down 1.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 43.7% to 35.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 34.6% to 27.9% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48915 covers Lansing, MI. The median rent here is $1,081/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($54,465/yr), ZIP 48915 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48915?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48915 (Lansing, MI) is $1,081. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48915 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48915's median rent of $1,081/mo is $884 (45%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48915 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48915 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #152 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,081/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48915?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $43,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,081/mo in ZIP 48915. The local median household income is $54,465/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48915?

Rent in ZIP 48915 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 48915 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48915 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,081/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($54,465/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48915 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48915 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.3% of ZIP 48915 households are renters, while 64.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48915 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48915 compare to the rest of Lansing?

ZIP 48915 is more affordable than Lansing overall. At $1,081/mo, it's $149 below the Lansing citywide median of $1,230/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48915 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48915 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,081/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 48915's median household income ($54,465/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48915 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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