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U.S. ZIP Code · MI48858

Isabella County

Typical home value

$226,251[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.8%
5-year / yr
+5.1%
10-year / yr
+5.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-20.4%
vs metro
vs state
-5.4%
ZIP 48858 location in MI
Location of ZIP 48858 in MI

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 48858 is worth $226,251. Over the past year, values have risen 6.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,083 a month — a 5.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,083[2]
Gross yield
5.7%[2]
Cap rate
3.4%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,890[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Isabella County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
42,226[3]
Median household income
$51,267[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Isabella County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-12[5]
Moved in
2,039
Moved out
2,051

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
14
Elementary
7
Middle
1
High
6
  • Mt Pleasant Senior High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Mt. Pleasant City School District

    1,093 students

  • Mt Pleasant Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Mt. Pleasant City School District

    696 students

  • Renaissance Public School Academy

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Renaissance Public School Academy

    438 students

  • Fancher School

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Mt. Pleasant City School District

    404 students

  • Beal City High School

    High · Grades 6–12 · Beal City Public Schools

    403 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.4%
Annual rent$13,000

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,144
Loan principal$181,001
Down payment$45,250
Total interest paid$230,857

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.45
Monthly cost to own$1,574
Monthly rent$1,083

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48858?
The typical home in 48858 is worth $226,251, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48858?
Home values in 48858 are up 6.8% over the past year, and up 5.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 48858?
A typical home in 48858 rents for about $1,083 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 48858?
The effective property tax rate in 48858 is 1.3% — roughly $2,890 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48858?
ZIP code 48858 has a population of 42,226 and a median household income of $51,267.

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