Question 1

Is 48858 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 48858 in Mount Pleasant has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Mount Pleasant city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 48858 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 48858?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 48858 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 48858. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 48858 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Mount Pleasant. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 48858?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 48858 is approximately $226K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 48858 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 48858 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 48858 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 48858 has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100, placing it in the moderate range for Mount Pleasant. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 68/100, 48858 scores similarly to the middle tier of Mount Pleasant neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Mount Pleasant — ZIP 48858

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Renaissance Public School Academy	KG–08	—	—	—
Beal City Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Beal City High School	06–12	—	—	—
Fancher School	03–05	—	—	—
Ganiard School	PK–02	—	—	—
Mary McGuire School	03–05	—	—	—
Mt Pleasant Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Mt Pleasant Senior High School	09–12	—	—	—
Pullen Elementary School	PK–02	—	—	—
Vowles School	PK–02	—	—	—