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U.S. ZIP Code · MI48906

Clinton County · Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Typical home value

$167,435[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.7%
5-year / yr
+4.7%
10-year / yr
+7.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-41.1%
vs metro
-35.5%
vs state
-30.0%
ZIP 48906 location in MI
Location of ZIP 48906 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 48906 is worth $167,435 — 35.5% below the Lansing-East Lansing, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,152 a month — a 8.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,152[2]
Gross yield
8.3%[2]
Cap rate
5.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,658[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
25,901[3]
Median household income
$64,315[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-62[5]
Moved in
2,610
Moved out
2,672

Schools

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

Public schools
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • Sheridan Road

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Lansing Public School District

    380 students

  • Gier Park School

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Lansing Public School District

    327 students

  • MidMichigan Leadership Academy

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy

    299 students

  • Cumberland School

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Lansing Public School District

    285 students

  • Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School

    139 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 yield8.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.0%
Annual rent$13,824

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$847
Loan principal$133,948
Down payment$33,487
Total interest paid$170,844

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 ratio1.05
Monthly cost to own$1,208
Monthly rent$1,152

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
39th percentile[1]
Rental yield
67th percentile[2]
Property tax
75th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48906?
The typical home in 48906 is worth $167,435, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48906?
Home values in 48906 are up 3.7% over the past year, and up 4.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 48906?
A typical home in 48906 rents for about $1,152 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 48906?
The effective property tax rate in 48906 is 1.6% — roughly $2,658 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48906?
ZIP code 48906 has a population of 25,901 and a median household income of $64,315.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Maple Rapids, MI

    Typical home
    $169,321
    Gross yield
  • Lansing, MI

    Typical home
    $169,749
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Lansing, MI

    Typical home
    $170,539
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • Lansing, MI

    Typical home
    $144,180
    Gross yield
    10.6%
  • Ovid, MI

    Typical home
    $191,978
    Gross yield
  • Lansing, MI

    Typical home
    $136,579
    Gross yield
    11.2%

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