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U.S. ZIP Code · MI48854

Ingham County · Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Typical home value

$278,515[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.6%
5-year / yr
+4.9%
10-year / yr
+5.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-2.0%
vs metro
+7.4%
vs state
+16.5%
ZIP 48854 location in MI
Location of ZIP 48854 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 48854 is worth $278,515 — 7.4% above the Lansing-East Lansing, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.6%. The effective property tax rate is 1.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,181[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
19,529[3]
Median household income
$94,716[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
10
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
3
  • Mason High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Mason Public Schools (Ingham)

    1,009 students

  • Mason Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Mason Public Schools (Ingham)

    752 students

  • Steele Street Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Mason Public Schools (Ingham)

    504 students

  • North Aurelius Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Mason Public Schools (Ingham)

    410 students

  • Alaiedon Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Mason Public Schools (Ingham)

    389 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$1,408
Loan principal$222,812
Down payment$55,703
Total interest paid$284,184

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,989
Monthly rent

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
53rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
64th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48854?
The typical home in 48854 is worth $278,515, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48854?
Home values in 48854 are up 2.6% over the past year, and up 4.9% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 48854?
The effective property tax rate in 48854 is 1.5% — roughly $4,181 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48854?
ZIP code 48854 has a population of 19,529 and a median household income of $94,716.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Webberville, MI

    Typical home
    $282,487
    Gross yield
  • Dansville, MI

    Typical home
    $284,248
    Gross yield
  • Holt CDP, MI

    Typical home
    $271,914
    Gross yield
    9.0%
  • St. Johns, MI

    Typical home
    $291,419
    Gross yield
  • Waverly CDP, MI

    Typical home
    $263,076
    Gross yield
    6.3%
  • Stockbridge, MI

    Typical home
    $294,276
    Gross yield

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