ZIP Code 48859 - Mount Pleasant Michigan
Overview
48859 is the ZIP Code for Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. 48859 is entirely within Isabella County. Regionally, 48859 is located in the Flint-Saginaw-Bay City Area.
ZIP Code 48859 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Mount Pleasant |
| Organization | Central Michigan University |
| Primary County | Isabella County |
| ZIP Code Type | Unique |
| Population (2022) | 2,395 |
| Area Code(s) | 989 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 48859 Map
48859 Demographics
The majority race/ethnicity residing in 48859 is White. The current unemployment level in 48859 is 5.1%.
| Population | 2,395 |
| Population Density | 11,816 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 24 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 84.88% |
48859 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,206 | 84.88% |
| Black | 195 | 7.5% |
| Hispanic | 114 | 4.39% |
| Asian | 77 | 2.96% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48859 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor Degree | 40 | 83.33% |
| High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1 | 2.08% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Masters Degree | 7 | 14.58% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
48859 Geography
| Coordinates | 43.58742142, -84.77535248 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Region | Flint-Saginaw-Bay City Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Mount Pleasant, MI |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Detroit |
| Area | 0.20269727 Square Miles |
48859 Schools
| School Districts in 48859 |