| ZIP Code | 48858 |
|---|---|
| City | Mount Pleasant |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Isabella County |
| Area Code | 989 |
| Elevation | 781 ft |
| Latitude | 43.616033 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.795459 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 27.3 yrs ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 26.0% ▲ 160% above avg |
| College Grads | 45.9% ▲ 18% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.3% ▲ 49% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 319 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,612 (27.1%) |
| Some College | 2,508 (12.1%) |
| Associates | 2,758 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 2,054 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,451 (36%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $48,794 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $168,000 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $862/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 19,396 |
| Vacant Units | 1,970 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 19,396 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,970 |
| Owner Occupied | 48.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 51.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 48858 is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, within Isabella County. With a population of 42,732, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 27.3 years. Economically, 48858 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $48,794 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48858 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $168,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $862 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (48.8%) and renters (51.2%). Median home values have increased by 19% since 2019.
The population of 48858 is primarily White (81.18%). Residents are well-educated — 45.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 26.0%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48858 stands at 7.3%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 48858 in Mount Pleasant, MI is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and a young community. With 42,732 residents, a median household income of $48,794, and a median home value of $168,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.