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U.S. ZIP Code · MI48933

Ingham County · Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Typical home value

$170,539[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+12.7%
5-year / yr
+7.4%
10-year / yr
+10.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-40.0%
vs metro
-34.3%
vs state
-28.7%
ZIP 48933 location in MI
Location of ZIP 48933 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 48933 is worth $170,539 — 34.3% below the Lansing-East Lansing, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 12.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $872 a month — a 6.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.3%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$872[2]
Gross yield
6.1%[2]
Cap rate
3.7%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
2.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,973[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
3,107[3]
Median household income
$33,589[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

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 yield6.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.7%
Annual rent$10,458

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$862
Loan principal$136,431
Down payment$34,108
Total interest paid$174,010

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 ratio1.53
Monthly cost to own$1,336
Monthly rent$872

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
100th percentile[1]
Rental yield
33rd percentile[2]
Property tax
100th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48933?
The typical home in 48933 is worth $170,539, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48933?
Home values in 48933 are up 12.7% over the past year, and up 7.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 48933?
A typical home in 48933 rents for about $872 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 48933?
The effective property tax rate in 48933 is 2.3% — roughly $3,973 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48933?
ZIP code 48933 has a population of 3,107 and a median household income of $33,589.

#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
    $169,749
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Maple Rapids, MI

    Typical home
    $169,321
    Gross yield
  • 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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