East Lansing
City in Ingham County, Michigan
East Lansing is a city in Ingham County, Michigan, with 47,741 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 856 ft (261 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Haslett, 4.3 miles E.
- 47,741residents (2020 Census)
- 856 ftelevation · 261 m
- 13.4 sq miland area · 34.8 km²
- 3,554 / sq mipopulation density
- 48825main ZIP code (4 in total)
About East Lansing
East Lansing is a city in Ingham and Clinton counties in the U.S. state of Michigan. A college town, East Lansing is home to Michigan State University (MSU), one of the largest public universities in the United States. As of 2026, the city has a population of 49,435. The city is located immediately east of Lansing, Michigan's capital and sixth most populous city; the two cities anchor the Lansing–East Lansing metropolitan area.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
East Lansing weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Nearest webcams to East Lansing
There are no webcams in East Lansing itself. These are the closest, 40 miles away or more.
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in East Lansing
- Median household income
- $45,687
- Median home value
- $270,800
- Median rent
- $1,171/mo
- Median age
- 21.3
Do you know East Lansing? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes East Lansing special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of East Lansing
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
East Lansing Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›East Lansing, MI population
East Lansing had 47,741 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 47,741 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,554 per sq mi (1,372 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
East Lansing at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Ingham County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 47,741 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.43 sq mi (34.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.7489° N, 84.4824° W |
| ZIP codes | 48825, 48823, 48824, 48912 |
| Official website | cityofeastlansing.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2624120 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near East Lansing
- Haslett4.3 mi E
- Okemos4.4 mi SE
- Lansing4.6 mi SW
- Bath4.8 mi N
- Edgemont Park5.6 mi W
- Waverly7.7 mi W
- Holt7.8 mi S
- DeWitt8.1 mi NW
- Shaftsburg10.1 mi NE
- Dimondale10.7 mi SW
- Williamston11.1 mi SE
- Wacousta11.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about East Lansing
What county is East Lansing in?
East Lansing is in Ingham County, Michigan.
What is the population of East Lansing, MI?
47,741 people lived in East Lansing at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of East Lansing, MI?
The main ZIP code is 48825. Other ZIP codes: 48823, 48824, 48912.
What is the elevation of East Lansing?
856 feet (261 m) above sea level.
What towns are near East Lansing?
Haslett (4.3 mi), Okemos (4.4 mi), Lansing (4.6 mi), Bath (4.8 mi), Edgemont Park (5.6 mi).
Last updated: