48858 ZIP Code — Mount Pleasant, MI
Isabella County, Michigan
ZIP code 48858 is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, within Isabella County. It covers approximately 174.39 square miles and serves a population of 43,036 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.
About ZIP code 48858
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $163,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.
Median household income is $47,228. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
43,036
population
174.39
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48858 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48858
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48858. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant | Acceptable |
| Mount Pleasant | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
48859 Mount Pleasant (2.1 mi)
48883 Shepherd (6.3 mi)
48878 Rosebush (6.4 mi)
48893 Weidman (9.6 mi)
49340 Remus (14.5 mi)
48622 Farwell (14.6 mi)
48832 Elwell (14.6 mi)
48618 Coleman (15 mi)
49310 Blanchard (15.4 mi)
48877 Riverdale (15.5 mi)
48880 Saint Louis (16.5 mi)
48617 Clare (16.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 43,036 |
| Population density | 247 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 174.39 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.14 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.6189 |
| Longitude | -84.7977 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 989 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 56.0% | 52.9% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.4% | 30.1% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.0% | 13.9% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
43,036
Population
247
People per sq mi
26.3
Median age
$47,228
Median household income
$28,866
Per capita income
$163,100
Median home value
$840
Median monthly rent
49.5%
Home ownership
28.7%
Poverty rate
7.5%
Unemployment
10,728
Housing units
38.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,011
Under 5
1,083
898
5–9
962
944
10–14
1,011
2,036
15–19
2,179
5,044
20–24
5,400
2,748
25–34
2,943
2,130
35–44
2,281
1,851
45–54
1,982
912
55–59
977
838
60–64
897
1,424
65–74
1,524
665
75–84
712
282
85+
302
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,891 | 16.0% |
| 18 and over | 36,145 | 84.0% |
| 65 and over | 4,909 | 11.4% |
| Median age | 26.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81.2%
Two or more races
5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
4.3%
Black or African American
3.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Asian
1.9%
Other race
1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,889 | 81.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,323 | 5.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,905 | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,415 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,165 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 859 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 617 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 56.0% | 52.9% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.4% | 30.1% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.0% | 13.9% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
12.7%
$10k–$15k
6.3%
$15k–$25k
10.5%
$25k–$35k
10.7%
$35k–$50k
11.5%
$50k–$75k
15.8%
$75k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
11.2%
$150k–$200k
4.9%
$200k+
4.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 12.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.9% |
| $200k+ | 4.8% |
| Median income | $47,228 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.2%
$50k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
22.2%
$150k–$200k
20.9%
$200k–$300k
22.5%
$300k–$500k
9.3%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,100 |
| Median rent / month | $840 |
| Owner occupied | 49.5% |
| Renter occupied | 50.5% |
| Vacant | 11.1% |
| Single-family detached | 46.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.4% |
| Mobile homes | 7.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.4% |
| 3 or more | 18.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 60.2% |
| Electricity | 24.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 2.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,427 | 31.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,043 | 11.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,459 | 25.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,364 | 31.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,958 | 22.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,462 | 20.0% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 54.9% | 52.7% |
| Married | 32.9% | 30.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
26.1%
Some college, no degree
20.7%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
19.0%
Graduate / professional
19.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 542 | 3.3% |
| Kindergarten | 335 | 2.0% |
| Elementary school | 3,074 | 18.7% |
| High school | 1,300 | 7.9% |
| College / grad school | 11,171 | 68.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
20.3%
Retail trade
12.4%
Manufacturing
8.5%
Construction
5.3%
Professional & management
4.6%
Other services
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Public administration
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.9% |
| Service | 25.9% |
| Sales & office | 20.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 13.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.7% |
| Government | 16.6% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.2% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 7.4% |
| Work from home | 4.4% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.8 |
Poverty
All people
28.7%
Under 18 years
20.8%
18 and over
30.3%
Married-couple families
6.2%
Female-led households
39.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.6% |
| Retirement income | 17.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| High blood pressure | 23.4% |
| High cholesterol | 23.7% |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 13.1% |
| Arthritis | 19.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 3.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.9% |
| Binge drinking | 20.9% |
| No physical activity | 20.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.6% |
| Depression | 26.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.4% |
| Poor mental health | 21.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.6% |
| Visited dentist | 60.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 80.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,748 | 4.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.8% |
| Under 18 | 6.5% |
| 18–64 years | 12.2% |
| 65 and over | 35.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.9% |
| Public insurance | 32.7% |
| No insurance | 7.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 40,942 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 497 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 186 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 100 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 141 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 41,507 | 96.4% |
| Born in same state | 41,166 | 95.7% |
| Born in different state | 34,246 | 79.6% |
| Foreign born | 341 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,529 | 3.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 540 | 35.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,260 | 12.2% |
| French | 4,628 | 10.8% |
| Arab | 1,638 | 3.8% |
| English | 1,043 | 2.4% |
| German | 592 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 336 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 199 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 162 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 62 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.2% |
| Internet access | 96.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48858
What city is ZIP code 48858 in?
ZIP code 48858 is primarily assigned to Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48858 in?
ZIP code 48858 falls within Isabella County, Michigan.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48858?
29% of residents in ZIP code 48858 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48858?
The median home value in ZIP code 48858 is $163,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 48858?
The median household income in ZIP code 48858 is $47,228, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 48858?
ZIP code 48858 has an estimated population of 43,036 residents, with a density of 247 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 48858 in?
ZIP code 48858 observes the EST timezone.