US ZIP Code
48859

Mount Pleasant, MI

Isabella County  ·  Michigan

● Active
👥 2,244 Population
🎂 19.5 Median Age
🎓 100.0% College Grads
▲ 158% above avg
📊 9.1% Unemployment
▲ 87% above avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code48859
CityMount Pleasant
StateMichigan (MI)
CountyIsabella County
Area Code989
Elevation770 ft
Latitude43.586849
Longitude-84.772768
TimezoneDetroit (DST)
FIPS26073
ZIP TypeUnique
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 40.8% (915) Female 59.2% (1,329) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.3%Hispanic: 7.8%Black: 8.1%Asian: 5.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White75.3%
Hispanic7.8%
Black8.1%
Asian5.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

5–17
2%
18–24
94%
25–44
4%
65+
0%

Key Indicators

Median Age19.5 yrs
Avg Household Size-99.99
Below Poverty0.1% ▼ 99% below avg
College Grads100.0% ▲ 158% above avg
Unemployment9.1% ▲ 87% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (1%)
Associates9 (9.4%)
Bachelors9 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree77 (80.2%)

Education

No HS: 1%Associates: 9.4%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 80.2%Edu
No HS1.0%
Associates9.4%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate80.2%
Housing & Income

Financials

Avg HH Size-99.99
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
29%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
49%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
74%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
3%
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 48859 is in Mount Pleasant, MI, in Isabella County.
ZIP code 48859 is located in Michigan (MI).
ZIP code 48859 is in Isabella County, MI.
ZIP 48859 observes the Detroit timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 48859 is 2,244 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 48859

ZIP code 48859 is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, within Isabella County. With a population of 2,244, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 19.5 years.

The population of 48859 is primarily White (75.31%). Residents are highly educated — 100.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 0.1%.

The unemployment rate in 48859 stands at 9.1%, which is significantly above the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 48859 in Mount Pleasant, MI is characterized as highly educated, and a young community.