ZIP Code 48858
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Mount Pleasant · Isabella County · Michigan
- Population
- 50,025
- Median income
- $51,267
- Median home value
- $170,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.7%
- Land area
- 447.9 sq mi
112/sq mi
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 16% of US ZIPs
▼ 39% vs US
higher than 35% of US ZIPs
Median age 27.6
Detroit
ZIP code 48858 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan has a population of 50,025. The median household income is $51,267, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $170,800, 39% below the US average. 36.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48858 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 447.9 square miles in Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan. The area is home to 50,025 residents, producing a population density of 112 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48858 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48858 sits at $51,267 (30% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $31,131. The poverty rate stands at 25.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $170,800 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $913 per month, and 49.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48858 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.6, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Isabella County, so you can benchmark 48858 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48858
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$31,131
Per Capita Income
25.9%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
17.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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