| City: | Mount Pleasant, Michigan |
| City Alias: | Mt Pleasant |
| Names to Avoid: | Central Michigan University |
| County: | Isabella County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:59:34 AM |
| Population: | 2,424 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 989 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 43.5800, -84.7735 |
| Land Area: | 0.204 sq mi |
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Central Michigan University, a public research university founded in 1892 as a private normal school, operates under dedicated ZIP code 48859 in Isabella County. The institution became a state school in 1895 and has grown into one of Michigan's eight research universities, classified as R2 (Doctoral Universities with high research activity). The 480-acre campus in Mount Pleasant serves over 10,000 undergraduates and offers more than 200 academic programs through its Mount Pleasant campus and satellite locations across North America. The Chippewas compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Mid-American Conference.
The 2020 Census counted 2,424 residents within this ZIP code, with a median age of 19.5 years confirming its student-dominated population. An overwhelming 98% of residents live in non-institutional group quarters, reflecting on-campus dormitory housing. Just 35 housing units exist, with the majority renter-occupied.
Postal records show 46 ZIP+4 codes serving campus facilities along Preston Street and Campus Drive. This dedicated postal designation has served Central Michigan University for over two decades. Mount Pleasant is the valid mailing city for correspondence to the university.
| Population: | 2,424 |
| Median Age: | 19.5 |
| Housing Units: | 35 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 48859 has 2,424 residents and 17 households (average 3.00 persons per household). The median age is 19.5 years, significantly younger than the state (40.1) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 39.2% male and 60.8% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (80.2%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (11.0%, slightly lower than the state average of 13.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 2,424Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,228Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 11,882.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 17Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.67Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,588 | 2,395 | 2,244 | 2,228 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,424 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.5
Male Median Age: 19.6
Female Median Age: 19.4
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 2 | 0 | 634 | 298 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1,096 | 362 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1,730 | 660 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 1,943 | 80.62% |
| Black: | 267 | 11.08% |
| Hispanic:* | 125 | 5.19% |
| Asian: | 28 | 1.16% |
| American Indian: | 10 | 0.41% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.04% |
| Other: | 36 | 1.49% |
| Total: | 2,410 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 950 | 39.19% | 19.6 years |
| Females: | 1,474 | 60.81% | 19.4 years |
| Total: | 2,424 | 100% | 19.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,964 | 88.15% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 50 | 2.24% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 39 | 1.75% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 175 | 9.61% |
| Total Population: | 2,228 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,014 | 90.39% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 214 | 9.61% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 50.9%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is a bit above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (36.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,647 | $7,063 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 1,067 | 47.89% |
| Unemployed: | 66 | 2.96% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,095 | 49.15% |
| Total: | 2,228 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 340 | 31.87% |
| Service: | 391 | 36.64% |
| Sales and Office: | 198 | 18.56% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 17 | 1.59% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 121 | 11.34% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,067 | 100% |
In 2024, 92.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 99.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 85.50%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 8.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 1 | 0.78% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 9 | 6.98% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 66 | 51.16% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 53 | 41.09% |
| Total: | 129 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 128 | 99.22% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 119 | 92.25% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,904 | 83.69% |
| Public Insurance: | 186 | 8.18% |
| No Insurance: | 185 | 8.13% |
| Total: | 2,275 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,090 | 91.87% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,219 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 2,219 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 48859 is assigned to a single organization or institution. Detailed business demographics are not published for unique ZIP Codes.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 4,230Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 48859 is located in Isabella County, Michigan, within the Mount Pleasant, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 34380) and Michigan's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 70,311 people, about 3.45% of whom live in ZIP Code 48859. It covers 0.204 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Mount Pleasant, MISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 34380Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 70,311Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.204 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 3281.19 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2656020Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Mount Pleasant city; MichiganSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 48859 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.