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U.S. ZIP Code · MI48912

Ingham County · Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Typical home value

$136,579[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.1%
5-year / yr
+5.4%
10-year / yr
+7.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-51.9%
vs metro
-47.4%
vs state
-42.9%
ZIP 48912 location in MI
Location of ZIP 48912 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 48912 is worth $136,579 — 47.4% below the Lansing-East Lansing, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,270 a month — a 11.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.9%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,270[2]
Gross yield
11.2%[2]
Cap rate
6.7%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,629[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
17,674[3]
Median household income
$54,429[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
3
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
1
  • Eastern High School

    High · Grades 8–12 · Lansing Public School District

    901 students

  • Pattengill School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Lansing Public School District

    633 students

  • Post Oak School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Lansing Public School District

    383 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 yield11.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.7%
Annual rent$15,240

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$691
Loan principal$109,263
Down payment$27,316
Total interest paid$139,359

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 ratio0.81
Monthly cost to own$1,024
Monthly rent$1,270

Owning 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
72nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
94th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48912?
The typical home in 48912 is worth $136,579, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48912?
Home values in 48912 are up 0.1% over the past year, and up 5.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 48912?
A typical home in 48912 rents for about $1,270 a month, a gross rental yield of 11.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 48912?
The effective property tax rate in 48912 is 1.9% — roughly $2,629 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48912?
ZIP code 48912 has a population of 17,674 and a median household income of $54,429.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Lansing, MI

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

    Typical home
    $126,635
    Gross yield
    9.6%
  • Lansing, MI

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

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