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U.S. ZIP Code · MI48823

Ingham County · Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Typical home value

$325,392[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.2%
5-year / yr
+5.6%
10-year / yr
+6.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+14.5%
vs metro
+25.4%
vs state
+36.1%
ZIP 48823 location in MI
Location of ZIP 48823 in MI

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 48823 is worth $325,392 — 25.4% above the Lansing-East Lansing, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,101 a month — a 4.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,101[2]
Gross yield
4.1%[2]
Cap rate
2.4%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,950[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Ingham County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
50,034[3]
Median household income
$52,018[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Ingham County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-616[5]
Moved in
8,474
Moved out
9,090

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
12
Elementary
8
Middle
1
High
3
  • East Lansing High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · East Lansing School District

    1,240 students

  • MacDonald Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · East Lansing School District

    842 students

  • Great Lakes Learning Academy MSHS

    High · Grades 6–12 · Great Lakes Learning Academy

    646 students

  • Marble School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · East Lansing School District

    302 students

  • Glencairn School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · East Lansing School District

    296 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.4%
Annual rent$13,213

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,645
Loan principal$260,314
Down payment$65,078
Total interest paid$332,016

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio2.19
Monthly cost to own$2,413
Monthly rent$1,101

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
81st percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
86th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48823?
The typical home in 48823 is worth $325,392, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48823?
Home values in 48823 are up 4.2% over the past year, and up 5.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 48823?
A typical home in 48823 rents for about $1,101 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 48823?
The effective property tax rate in 48823 is 1.8% — roughly $5,950 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48823?
ZIP code 48823 has a population of 50,034 and a median household income of $52,018.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Bath CDP, MI

    Typical home
    $326,252
    Gross yield
  • Williamston, MI

    Typical home
    $328,400
    Gross yield
  • Wacousta CDP, MI

    Typical home
    $321,274
    Gross yield
  • Haslett CDP, MI

    Typical home
    $311,398
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Westphalia, MI

    Typical home
    $340,734
    Gross yield
  • Dimondale, MI

    Typical home
    $304,022
    Gross yield

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