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ZIP 48858

Pop. 42,226·Isabella County·162nd most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,010/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
-$955
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 48858 · $1,010
More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,030
3 BR
$1,330
4 BR+
$1,380
Research median
$1,030/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,120/yr
At $1,010/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyIsabella County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48858 (Mount Pleasant, MI) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 36.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,226
Median income
$51,267
Median age
27.6
Renters
50.2%
Age distribution
16.1%
43.3%
19.6%
12.2%
Under 1816.1%
18–3443.3%
35–5419.6%
55–648.8%
65+12.2%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
82.4%
White82.4%
Black3.2%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian1.9%
Other6.9%
Education (25+)
25.8%
30%
36.7%
No HS diploma7.4%
HS diploma25.8%
Some college30%
Bachelor's+36.7%
Housing tenure
49.8%
50.2%
Owner49.8%
Renter50.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48858 in Mount Pleasant, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,194 → $51,267
up 16.0%
Population
43,105 → 42,226
down 2.0%
Renter share
49.3% → 50.2%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
37.4% → 36.7%
-0.7 pts
Median age
26.3 → 27.6
+1.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 48858 in Mount Pleasant, MI now reports about $51,267, up from $44,194 in 2021. The population has contracted by 2.0% since 2021, moving from about 43,105 residents to roughly 42,226.

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About renting in ZIP 48858

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48858 covers Mount Pleasant, MI. The median rent here is $1,010/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($51,267/yr), ZIP 48858 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48858?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48858 (Mount Pleasant, MI) is $1,010. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48858 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48858's median rent of $1,010/mo is $955 (49%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48858 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48858 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #162 out of 165 ZIPs at $1,010/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48858?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,010/mo in ZIP 48858. The local median household income is $51,267/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48858?

Rent in ZIP 48858 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 48858 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48858 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,010/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($51,267/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48858 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48858 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.2% of ZIP 48858 households are renters, while 49.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 48858 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 48858 compare to the rest of Mount Pleasant?

ZIP 48858 sits right at the Mount Pleasant citywide median of $1,010/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48858 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48858 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,010/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 48858's median household income ($51,267/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48858 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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