Lansing, Michigan

Lansing: The capital of Michigan and the county seat of Ingham County. It is located on the Grand River in central Michigan. Lansing is known for its many government buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Michigan Historical Museum and the Michigan State Capitol.

About

Lansing is a city located in the county of Ingham in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 109,563 and a population density of 1,064 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 112,640 inhabitants.

The city was created 189 years ago in 1834.

Lansing is the capital city of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located mostly within Ingham County, although small portions of the city extend into Eaton County. As of the 2020 Census, the city had a population of approximately 116,986 residents.

Economy

The economy of Lansing revolves around government, education, and healthcare sectors. Major employers include the State of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Sparrow Health System. The insurance industry also has a significant presence in Lansing. Overall, the economy is steadily diversifying with growth in high-tech and renewable energy companies.

Culture and Tourism

As the state capital, Lansing draws visitors to its historic sites like the Michigan State Capitol building, the Hall of Justice, and the Library of Michigan. The city hosts several annual festivals and events including the Common Ground Music Festival. The Potter Park Zoo and Impression 5 Science Center are popular with families. Outdoor recreation is available along the River Trail and nearby parks.

Education

Michigan State University dominates higher education in the Lansing area with over 50,000 students. The Eli Broad College of Business and the College of Law are particularly well-regarded. The Lansing Community College and Thomas M. Cooley Law School also provide excellent education options. K-12 schools are part of the Lansing School District.

Transportation

The major east-west highway I-96 connects Lansing to Detroit and Grand Rapids. US 127 is the main north-south thoroughfare. The Capital Region International Airport provides commercial flights. A rail station serves Amtrak trains on the Blue Water line from Chicago to Port Huron. The CATA bus system services the Lansing metro area.

Cost of Living

Lansing boasts a very reasonable cost of living compared to the national average. Housing and apartment rental costs are especially affordable. Combined with its educational and cultural offerings, Lansing provides an excellent quality of life.

Lansing locator map
Location of Lansing on Michigan map.

Quick Facts about Lansing

Population : 112,640 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Michigan (United States)
County : Ingham County
Postal code : 48901–48980
Phone Area Codes : 517
Area : 102.97 km2
Official name : Lansing
Altitude : 860 feet / 262 meters
Capital city : Lansing is capital of Michigan
Establishment : January 01, 1835 (189 years ago)
Time Zone : UTC−05:00, UTC−04:00
Local time : 00:08:05 (3rd December 2024)
Density : 1,094 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 2.73% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Lansing is located at 42°43'57"N 84°33'20"W (42.7325300, -84.5555300).

Lansing map

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Demographics

The population of Lansing increased by 2.73% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 109,563 - census
2011 109,815 0.23% estimation process
2012 109,917 0.09% estimation process
2013 109,990 0.07% estimation process
2014 110,328 0.31% estimation process
2015 110,566 0.22% estimation process
2016 111,761 1.07% estimation process
2017 112,889 1% estimation process
2018 113,081 0.17% estimation process
2019 113,328 0.22% estimation process
2020 112,640 -0.61% estimation process

Lansing zip code is 48906. County name: Ingham, County fips: 26065

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Best Things to Do in Lansing

1 Potter Park Zoo

Rating: 4.5 (4000)

1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI 48912, United States ➦ Show Map

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Potter Park Zoo

2 Hawk Island Park

Rating: 4.6 (2088)

1601 E Cavanaugh Rd, Lansing, MI 48910, United States ➦ Show Map

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Hawk Island Park

3 Impression 5 Science Center

Rating: 4.7 (1787)

200 Museum Dr, Lansing, MI 48933, United States ➦ Show Map

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Impression 5 Science Center

4 Spare Time Entertainment Center

Rating: 4.2 (1533)

3101 E Grand River Rd, Lansing, MI 48912, United States ➦ Show Map

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Spare Time Entertainment Center

5 Adado Riverfront Park

Rating: 4.4 (929)

201 E Shiawassee St, Lansing, MI 48933, United States ➦ Show Map

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Adado Riverfront Park

Where ot Eat in Lansing

1 Starbucks

Rating: 4.3 (647)

6715 S Cedar St, Lansing, MI 48911, United States ➦ Show Map

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Starbucks

2 Grand Traverse Pie Company

Rating: 4.5 (340)

200 S Washington Square, Lansing, MI 48933, United States ➦ Show Map

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Grand Traverse Pie Company

3 Blimpie America's Sub Shop

Rating: 4.3 (137)

2323 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912, United States ➦ Show Map

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Blimpie America's Sub Shop

4 Speedy Café

Rating: 4.3 (36)

2558 E Jolly Rd, Lansing, MI 48910, United States ➦ Show Map

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Speedy Café

Where to Stay in Lansing

1 Red Roof Inn Lansing East – MSU

Rating: 3.3 (646)

3615 Dunckel Rd, Lansing, MI 48910, United States ➦ Show Map

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Red Roof Inn Lansing East – MSU

2 Hyatt Place Lansing – East

Rating: 4.4 (644)

2401 Showtime Dr, Lansing, MI 48912, United States ➦ Show Map

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Hyatt Place Lansing – East

3 Red Roof Inn Lansing West - MSU

Rating: 3.6 (614)

7412 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917, United States ➦ Show Map

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Red Roof Inn Lansing West - MSU

Other Places in Lansing

1 Lansing City Hall

Rating: 3.3 (25)

124 W Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48933 ➦ Show Map

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Lansing City Hall

2 Turner-Dodge House

Rating: 4.2 (19)

100 E North St, Lansing, MI 48906, United States ➦ Show Map

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Turner-Dodge House

3 Michigan Department of Education

Rating: 2 (8)

608 W Allegan St, Lansing, MI 48933, United States ➦ Show Map

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Michigan Department of Education

4 Michigan Agriculture Department

Rating: 3 (4)

525 W Allegan St, Lansing, MI 48933, United States ➦ Show Map

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5 Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development - Food & Dairy Division

525 W Allegan St, Lansing, MI 48933, United States ➦ Show Map

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6 Department of Agriculture and rural development-Animal Industry Division

611 W Ottawa St, Lansing, MI 48933, United States ➦ Show Map

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7 US Agricultural Department

Federal Building, 315 W Allegan St, Lansing, MI 48933, United States ➦ Show Map

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People born in Lansing (200)

People born in Lansing, including journalist Ray Stannard Baker, actor, martial artist, and film producer Steven Seagal, mayor, businessman and philanthropist John Munro Longyear, .

List

  • Dave Cutler (American software engineer) he was born in 13/03/1942
  • Kip Miller (American ice hockey player) he was born in 11/06/1969
  • Kevin Miller (ice hockey player) he was born in 02/09/1965
  • Magic Johnson (American basketball player) he was born in 14/08/1959
  • Burt Reynolds (American actor, director and producer of film and television (1936-2018)) he was born in 11/02/1936
  • Carolyn Cassady (American writer (1923-2013)) she was born in 28/04/1923
  • John Hughes (American filmmaker (1950-2009)) he was born in 18/02/1950
  • Marcus Taylor (American basketball player) he was born in 25/11/1981
  • Roy Dikeman Chapin, Sr. (American businessman (1880-1936)) he was born in 23/02/1880
  • Ahney Her (American actress) she was born in 13/07/1992
  • Big Nick Nicholas (American jazz saxophonist and singer) he was born in 02/08/1922
  • Susan May Pratt (American actress) she was born in 08/02/1974
  • Andrew Beal (American banker, businessman, investor, and amateur mathematician) he was born in 11/11/1952
  • Ryan Devlin (American actor) he was born in 05/06/1980
  • Andy Hilbert (American ice hockey player) he was born in 06/02/1981
  • Gary Starkweather (American inventor and engineer) he was born in 01/01/1938
  • Tony Earl (American politician) he was born in 12/04/1936
  • Lori Garver (former Deputy Administrator of NASA) she was born in 22/05/1961

Schools in Lansing

College & universities near Lansing, MI

Code Name City ZIP
172477 Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School Lansing (MI) 48933
170657 Lansing Community College Lansing (MI) 48933
484118 Paul Mitchell the School-Lansing Lansing (MI) 48912-4686
446136 Career Quest Learning Centers-Lansing Lansing (MI) 48910
171988 Ross Medical Education Center-Lansing Lansing (MI) 48917

Stations (20)

Amtrak & bus stations near Lansing, MI

Code Name Address Type
LNS East Lansing station 1240 South Harrison Road RAIL
OWO Owosso, MI 109 Comstock Street BUS
DRD Durand Union Station 200 South Railroad St. RAIL
JXN Jackson station 501 E. Michigan Ave. RAIL
ALI Albion station 300 North Eaton St. RAIL

Post offices near Lansing

Post Office Name City ZIP
Downtown Lansing Post Office Lansing (MI) 48933
Merrill Str Post Office Lansing (MI) 48912
Southwest Carrier Annex Post Office Lansing (MI) 48910
East Lansing Post Office East Lansing (MI) 48823
Delta Branch Post Office Lansing (MI) 48917

Other places with the same name (7)

  • Lansing , Illinois village in Illinois, USA with a population of 27,059 people.
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  • Lansing , New York human settlement in Tompkins County, New York, United States of America with a population of 11,767 people.
  • Lansing , Minnesota census-designated place in Mower County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 971 people.
  • Lansing , Iowa human settlement in Allamakee County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 933 people.
  • Lansing , North Carolina town in North Carolina, United States with a population of 154 people.

Other cities in Ingham County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ingham County , MI. (more)

City Name Population Title
East Lansing 45,676 The capital of Michigan.
Holt 23,973 Unincorporated community in Michigan
Okemos 21,369 Census-designated place in Ingham County, Michigan
Haslett 19,220 Unincorporated community in Michigan
Mason 8,389 City in Michigan
Aurelius 4,341 Civil township in Ingham County, Michigan, United States
Williamston 3,928 Human settlement in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America
Onondaga 3,247 Township in Ingham County, Michigan
Leslie 2,415 City in Michigan, USA
Edgemont Park 2,358 Unincorporated community in Michigan
Bunker Hill 2,155 Township in Ingham County, Michigan
Webberville 1,300 City in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America
Stockbridge 1,240 Township in Ingham County, Michigan
White Oak 1,189 Township in Ingham County, Michigan
Eden 597 Township in Mason County, Michigan
Dansville 564 Village in Ingham Township, Ingham County in the U.

Distance to Other Cities

Lansing distances to largest Michigan cities