48859 ZIP Code — Mount Pleasant, MI

Isabella County, Michigan

ZIP code 48859 is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, within Isabella County. It covers approximately 0.20 square miles and serves a population of 2,395 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48859

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 87% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 48859 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,395

population

0.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48859 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48859

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48859. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Pleasant	Acceptable
Mount Pleasant	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48858 Mount Pleasant (2.1 mi) 48883 Shepherd (4.2 mi) 48878 Rosebush (7.7 mi) 48893 Weidman (11.6 mi) 48832 Elwell (13.1 mi) 48880 Saint Louis (14.4 mi) 48877 Riverdale (14.4 mi) 48618 Coleman (14.6 mi) 48801 Alma (16.1 mi) 49310 Blanchard (16.2 mi) 49340 Remus (16.2 mi) 48891 Vestaburg (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,395
Population density	11,975 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	0.20 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.5975
Longitude	-84.7675
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	989

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

2,395

Population

11,975

People per sq mi

19.5

Median age

Median household income

$9,024

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

61.1%

Poverty rate

11.2%

Unemployment

Housing units

86.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

663

15–19

992

266

20–24

398

25–34

35–44

55–59

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	49	2.0%
18 and over	2,346	98.0%
65 and over	2	0.1%
Median age	19.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.7%

Black or African American 8.1%

Two or more races 3.7%

Asian 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,004	81.7%
Black or African American	200	8.1%
Two or more races	92	3.7%
Asian	77	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	59	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.5%
Other race	10	0.4%

Household income

$50k–$75k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$50k–$75k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	100.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	100.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	100.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	100.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	10	100.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	5.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	98.7%	100.0%
Married	0.6%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.6%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 1.3%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 71.1%

Graduate / professional 15.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.7%
Bachelor's or higher	86.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	2,386	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 27.6%

Retail trade 17.0%

Manufacturing 3.9%

Construction 3.4%

Professional & management 2.2%

Other services 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Information 0.7%

Public administration 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.9%
Service	39.7%
Sales & office	25.5%
Natural resources & construction	5.1%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	22.3%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	44.1%
Work from home	12.6%
Other means	9.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	10.9

Poverty

All people 61.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 61.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	100.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.8%
Under 18	14.3%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	50.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.6%
Public insurance	9.1%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,395	100.0%
Spanish	44	1.8%
Other Indo-European	30	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.2%
Other languages	9	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,294	95.8%
Born in same state	2,242	93.6%
Born in different state	1,793	74.9%
Foreign born	52	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	101	4.2%
Not a US citizen	34	33.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	303	12.7%
French	117	4.9%
Arab	64	2.7%
English	62	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	36	1.5%
Polish	21	0.9%
Norwegian	21	0.9%
German	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	0.4%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48859

What city is ZIP code 48859 in?

ZIP code 48859 is primarily assigned to Mount Pleasant, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48859 in?

ZIP code 48859 falls within Isabella County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 48859 have a large retiree population?

100% of households in ZIP code 48859 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48859?

61% of residents in ZIP code 48859 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48859?

87% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 48859?

ZIP code 48859 has an estimated population of 2,395 residents, with a density of 11,740 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 48859 in?

ZIP code 48859 observes the EST timezone.