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U.S. ZIP Code · MI48911

Ingham County · Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Typical home value

$169,749[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.0%
5-year / yr
+5.5%
10-year / yr
+8.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-40.2%
vs metro
-34.6%
vs state
-29.0%
ZIP 48911 location in MI
Location of ZIP 48911 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 48911 is worth $169,749 — 34.6% below the Lansing-East Lansing, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $995 a month — a 7.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$995[2]
Gross yield
7.0%[2]
Cap rate
4.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,894[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
39,876[3]
Median household income
$56,631[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
9
Elementary
7
Middle
1
High
1
  • Gardner International School

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Lansing Public School District

    898 students

  • Dwight Rich School of the Arts

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Lansing Public School District

    627 students

  • Attwood School

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Lansing Public School District

    462 students

  • North School

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Lansing Public School District

    359 students

  • Wexford Montessori Magnet School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Lansing Public School District

    343 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 yield7.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.2%
Annual rent$11,936

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$858
Loan principal$135,799
Down payment$33,950
Total interest paid$173,204

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 ratio1.25
Monthly cost to own$1,240
Monthly rent$995

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
78th percentile[1]
Rental yield
50th percentile[2]
Property tax
83rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48911?
The typical home in 48911 is worth $169,749, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48911?
Home values in 48911 are up 3.0% over the past year, and up 5.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 48911?
A typical home in 48911 rents for about $995 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 48911?
The effective property tax rate in 48911 is 1.7% — roughly $2,894 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48911?
ZIP code 48911 has a population of 39,876 and a median household income of $56,631.

#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
    $170,539
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • Lansing, MI

    Typical home
    $167,435
    Gross yield
    8.3%
  • Ovid, MI

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

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

    Typical home
    $198,927
    Gross yield

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