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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
$51,267
Median income
$170,800
Median home value
36.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $31,131. Local economic indicators show a 25.9% poverty rate alongside 6.6% unemployment. 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 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. To put 48858 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Isabella County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 48858?

27.6

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 82.4%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.7%

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

Owner 49.8%
Renter 50.2%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 48858 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48858 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48858 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
48878 Rosebush, MI 1,677 6.8 mi
48896 Winn, MI 154 8.3 mi
48883 Shepherd, MI 7,122 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Isabella County

48883 standard
Shepherd, MI
Pop: 7,122
48893 standard
Weidman, MI
Pop: 5,212
49310 standard
Blanchard, MI
Pop: 3,016
48878 standard
Rosebush, MI
Pop: 1,677
48896 standard
Winn, MI
Pop: 154

Related Areas

Isabella County Mount Pleasant, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.