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Lansing, IL
Village in Cook County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60438.
Population
28,284
Land area
7.5sq mi
People per sq mi
3,790
ZIP codes
1
Lansing and its ZIP codes
Lansing at a glance
- Lansing is about 17 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 72nd among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $75,569, 9% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $177,000 (33% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,268 a month.
Local data for Lansing, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lansing, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,569
Poverty rate
14.0%
Median home value
$177,000
Median rent
$1,268/mo
Homeownership
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher
28.2%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
32.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,098), German Americans (1,861), Polish Americans (1,542).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cook County. PPP loans are for Lansing.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$90,477
2,594,810 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,964
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$35.97B
FY 2026, $6,818 per person
PPP loans
$98.77M
2,891 loans, 9,068 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lansing, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit2.9%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 32.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lansing, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,829
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6,353
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 15°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lansing, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Lansing
1 in or overlapping Lansing. Population shown
Cities near Lansing
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Munster, INTown | 1.8 mi | 7.5 |
| LynwoodVillage | 3 mi | 5.1 |
| GlenwoodVillage | 3 mi | 3.3 |
| Ford HeightsVillage | 3.8 mi | 2 |
| Calumet CityCity | 3.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Highland, INTown | 4.2 mi | 6.9 |
| ThorntonVillage | 4.5 mi | 2.4 |
| South HollandVillage | 4.6 mi | 7.2 |
| Dyer, INTown | 4.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Sauk VillageVillage | 4.8 mi | 4 |
| BurnhamVillage | 5.6 mi | 1.9 |
| Griffith, INTown | 5.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Chicago HeightsCity | 5.8 mi | 10.4 |
| Hammond, INCity | 5.8 mi | 22.7 |
| DoltonVillage | 6 mi | 4.6 |
| East Hazel CrestVillage | 6 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lansing, IL in?
- Lansing is in Cook County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Lansing, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lansing include 60438.
- What is the population of Lansing, IL?
- About 28,284 people live in Lansing, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lansing?
- Nearby places include Munster, IN (1.8 mi), Lynwood (3 mi), Glenwood (3 mi), Ford Heights (3.8 mi), Calumet City (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023