Zip code 48859: Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 48859
48859 is a dense urban zip code in Mount Pleasant, Michigan (Isabella County), covering 0.2 sq mi of land. About 2,228 people live here, or 10,922 per square mile. The median resident is 19.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
100% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%).
92% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 13.1 minutes each way, and 19% of workers work from home; walking is the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in food service; education; and office and administrative support.
How 48859 compares
- Poverty rate100%99thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%2nd of 959 in MI
- 99thStrengthU.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%2nd of 961 in MI
- Population density10,922/sq mi93rdU.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi3rd of 962 in MI
- Government workers22.2%90thU.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%65th of 961 in MI
- Work from home18.9%74thU.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%122nd of 961 in MI
- 65thU.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%331st of 961 in MI
- Uninsured rate8.3%61stU.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%132nd of 961 in MI
- Diversity index48.349thU.S. 61.4 · MI 45.3117th of 962 in MI
- 49thU.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%97th of 962 in MI
- Tech workers0.7%8thU.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%730th of 961 in MI
- Population2,2283rdU.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761659th of 962 in MI
- 3rdU.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%875th of 961 in MI
- Per capita income$15,4821stWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735953rd of 962 in MI
- Median age19.71stU.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2957th of 962 in MI
- Average commute13.1 min1stStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min926th of 941 in MI
- Veterans0%1stU.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%955th of 962 in MI
- 1stU.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%960th of 962 in MI
- 1stU.S. 22% · MI 21.2%957th of 962 in MI
- 1stWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178956th of 960 in MI
- 1stU.S. 10% · MI 8.6%932nd of 961 in MI
| Measure | 48859 | Isabella | MI | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rateWeakness | 100% | 21.9% | 13.2% | 12.5% | 2nd of 959 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 92.2% | 31.3% | 32.4% | 35.7% | 2nd of 961 | |
| Population density | 10,922/sq mi | 113/sq mi | 178/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 3rd of 962 | |
| Government workers | 22.2% | 18% | 11.6% | 14.5% | 65th of 961 | |
| Work from home | 18.9% | 7.8% | 13.5% | 15.1% | 122nd of 961 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% | 6.4% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 331st of 961 | |
| Uninsured rate | 8.3% | 7.8% | 4.9% | 8.4% | 132nd of 961 | |
| Diversity index | 48.3 | 30.5 | 45.3 | 61.4 | 117th of 962 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 9.6% | 3.3% | 7.2% | 14.1% | 97th of 962 | |
| Tech workers | 0.7% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 730th of 961 | |
| Population | 2,228 | 64,565 | 10,077,761 | 334,922,499 | 659th of 962 | |
| Healthcare workers | 4.7% | 9% | 10.1% | 9.7% | 875th of 961 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $15,482 | $30,707 | $40,735 | $44,673 | 953rd of 962 | |
| Median age | 19.7 | 30.1 | 40.2 | 38.9 | 957th of 962 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 13.1 min | 19.6 min | 24.2 min | 26.4 min | 926th of 941 | |
| Veterans | 0% | 5.4% | 5.8% | 6.2% | 955th of 962 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 0% | 14% | 18.6% | 17.2% | 960th of 962 | |
| Residents under 18 | 0.4% | 17.8% | 21.2% | 22% | 957th of 962 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $6,089 | $32,118 | $47,178 | $49,666 | 956th of 960 | |
| Self-employed workers | 3.1% | 7.9% | 8.6% | 10% | 932nd of 961 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White70%
- Black10%
- Hispanic8%
- Asian8%
- Native American0.4%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other1%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
No data reported.
Households
- Households
- 0
- Average household size
- —
- Family households
- —
- Married couples
- —
- Living alone
- —
- Veterans (of adults)
- 0%
- Male / female
- 45% / 55%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
No data reported.
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
No data reported.
- Housing units
- 0
- Owner-occupied
- —
- Vacant
- —
- Median year built
- —
- Median rooms
- —
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- —
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- —
- Home value to income
- —
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 48859 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $6,771 | $74,888 |
| Service | $6,311 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $4,274 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $6,573 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 99.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 92.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 41.1%
- Households with broadband
- —
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- —
- No internet access
- —
- Without health insurance
- 8.3%
- Limited-English households
- —
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Mount Pleasant
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Isabella County
- Center point
- 43.5868° N, 84.7728° W
- Land area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Mount Pleasant100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 48859
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48858 | Mount Pleasant, MI | 2.3 mi | $51,267 |
| 48804 | Mount Pleasant, MI · PO box | 5.3 mi | — |
| 48883 | Shepherd, MI | 5.8 mi | $65,223 |
| 48896 | Winn, MI | 7.9 mi | $136,136 |
| 48878 | Rosebush, MI | 8.2 mi | $57,656 |
| 48832 | Elwell, MI | 12 mi | $73,393 |
| 48893 | Weidman, MI | 13 mi | $73,108 |
| 48877 | Riverdale, MI | 13 mi | $64,653 |
| 48880 | Saint Louis, MI | 13 mi | $59,922 |
| 49310 | Blanchard, MI | 15 mi | $64,420 |
| 48891 | Vestaburg, MI | 15 mi | $51,429 |
| 48618 | Coleman, MI | 15 mi | $61,968 |
Questions about 48859
What city is zip code 48859?
48859 is assigned to Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 48859 in?
48859 is in Isabella County, Michigan.
What is the population of 48859?
About 2,228 people live in 48859, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 48859 in?
48859 is in Eastern Time.
What zip codes are near 48859?
The closest zip codes to 48859 are 48858, 48804, 48883, 48896, 48878.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48859, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.