East Lansing, Michigan

East Lansing, Michigan
City of East Lansing
Interactive map of East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing
Location within the state of Michigan
East Lansing
Location within the United States
East Lansing
East Lansing (North America)
Coordinates: 42°44′53″N 84°29′01″W / 42.74806°N 84.48361°W / 42.74806; -84.48361
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountiesClinton and Ingham
Settled1847
Incorporated1907
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
 • MayorGeorge Brookover
 • ManagerRobert Belleman
Area
 • Total
13.51 sq mi (35.00 km2)
 • Land13.43 sq mi (34.79 km2)
 • Water0.081 sq mi (0.21 km2)
Elevation
856 ft (261 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
47,741
 • Density3,554.4/sq mi (1,372.37/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48808 (Bath)
48823–48826
48906, 48910, 48912 (Lansing)
Area code517
FIPS code26-24120
GNIS feature ID1626207
Websitewww.cityofeastlansing.com

East Lansing is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. Most of the city lies within Ingham County, although a small portion extends north into Clinton County. The city has a 2026 population of 49,435. The city is located immediately east of Lansing, Michigan's capital and sixth most populous city. Both cities are part of the Lansing–East Lansing metropolitan area.

East Lansing is a college town, and is home to Michigan State University (MSU), one of the largest public universities in the United States. The city is economically and demographically dominated by MSU.