Mount Pleasant, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48858
Isabella County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 50,025
- 112/sq mi High-density area
- $51,267
- Median income Below-median income area
- $170,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mount Pleasant pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 112
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48858 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48858 (Mount Pleasant, MI) rose +1.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 180.8 in 2023 to 183.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48858 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan, with 50,025 residents across 447.9 square miles, a density of 112 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48858 reports a modest median household income of $51,267 (30% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,131. The poverty rate is 25.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $170,800 (22% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $913; owner occupancy is 49.8%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.6, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Isabella County, so 48858 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 48858
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Pleasant, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48858.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
188 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
179 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
152 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
101 establishments
- Construction
Construction
80 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48858, Mount Pleasant, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
50,025
Population
447.9
Area (sq mi)
112
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48858?
27.6
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
3.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$51,267
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$31,131
Per Capita Income
25.9%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
17.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48858 ranks nationally
Mount Pleasant, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$51,267 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
19,323housing units
19,323
Total Housing Units
17,458
Occupied Units
1,865
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$170,800
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$913
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.4%
YoY Change (2024)
183
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+83%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48858 have increased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 133 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 146 |
| 2022 | +10.5% | 162 |
| 2023 | +11.9% | 181 |
| 2024 | +1.4% | 183 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,127 business establishments in ZIP 48858, employing approximately 19,712 people with a combined annual payroll of $831,609,000.
1,127
Businesses
19,712
Employees
$831.6M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 188 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 179 | 15.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 152 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 101 | 9.0% |
| Construction | 80 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 69 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 67 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 59 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 44 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 43 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 34 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 1.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 20 | 1.8% |
| Information | 17 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 9 | 0.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48858 vs 48878 →
ZIP 48858 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48858
Mount Pleasant (48858)
50,025 residents
- 48883 7,122
Shepherd (48883)
7,122 residents
- 48878 1,677
Rosebush (48878)
1,677 residents
- 48896 154
Winn (48896)
154 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48858 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48858 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48896
Winn (48896)
$136,136 median income
- 48883
Shepherd (48883)
$65,223 median income
- 48878
Rosebush (48878)
$57,656 median income
- 48858 $51,267
Mount Pleasant (48858)
$51,267 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48858 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48858, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (50,025 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 48858 in?
ZIP code 48858 (Mount Pleasant) is located in Isabella County, Michigan. Isabella County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/isabella-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48858?
ZIP code 48858 in Mount Pleasant, MI has a population of 50,025 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48858?
The median household income in ZIP 48858 is $51,267, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48858?
The median home value in ZIP 48858 is $170,800, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48858?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48858 is White at 82.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48858?
ZIP code 48858 has 1,127 business establishments employing approximately 19,712 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48858?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48858 are: Health care and social assistance (188), Retail trade (179), Accommodation and food services (152). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48858?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48858 increased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48858?
In ZIP code 48858, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48858?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48858 is 17.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48858?
In ZIP code 48858, approximately 49.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48858?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48858 is 25.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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