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East Lansing city, MI

ZIP 48823 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 48823

48823 has a population of 49,379 with a median age of 24.6 yrs (49.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
74.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Black
6.6%-47% vs US avg
x
Asian
8.9%+50% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.0%-68% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
13.7%-38% vs US avg
x
18–64
73.1%+19% vs US avg
x
65+
13.2%-19% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
2.4%-79% vs US avg
x
High school
12.6%-52% vs US avg
x
Some college
21.2%-27% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
63.8%+89% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
31.9%-34% vs US avg
x
Never married
59.6%+76% vs US avg
x
Divorced
5.4%-48% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.1%
x
Diversity Index
43/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
31.8%+177% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
62.8%+352% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.1%-48% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.3%-23% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.5%-7% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
19.5%+236% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 48823

Poverty Rate
31.8%+177% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.1%-48% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
62.8%+352% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.5%-7% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.3%-23% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.1%-36% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
4.9%-58% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
19.5%+236% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population49,379
Median age24.6
Poverty rate31.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White74.3%
Hispanic6.0%
Black6.6%
Asian8.9%
Foreign-born62.8%