ZIP Code 49251

ZIP code 49251, near Lansing, sits in middle-income territory, with a median household income of $85,253 and per-capita income of $36,082. Homes there are valued at a median of $206,300, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.83% means owners pay a meaningful share of that value each year. Add a 6.00% combined sales tax on purchases, and the overall tax load is steady rather than slight. Households earning around the median can cover these costs, though the property levy takes a noticeable bite, and the sales tax applies across everyday spending.