Mount Pleasant
City in Isabella County, Michigan
Mount Pleasant is a city in Isabella County, Michigan, with 21,688 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 771 ft (235 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shepherd, 6.5 miles SE.
- 21,688residents (2020 Census)
- 771 ftelevation · 235 m
- 7.7 sq miland area · 20.0 km²
- 2,809 / sq mipopulation density
- 48859main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is the county seat of Isabella County, which is part of Central Michigan. The population of Mount Pleasant was 21,688 as of the 2020 census. The city is surrounded by Union Charter Township, but is politically independent.
Part of the city (with a population of 8,741) is located within the Isabella Indian Reservation, the base of the federally recognized Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Nation. The tribe's Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in nearby Chippewa Township is also within the reservation boundaries.
Mount Pleasant is home to the main campuses of Central Michigan University, one of the largest universities in the state with 20,000 students at Mount Pleasant, and Mid Michigan Community College. The student population nearly doubles the population of the city during the academic year, making it a college town. Despite its name, the surrounding area is mostly flat and does not feature any mountains or hills.
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Living in Mount Pleasant
- Median household income
- $44,706
- Median home value
- $173,100
- Median rent
- $922/mo
- Median age
- 23.9
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Mount Pleasant had 21,688 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21,688 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,809 per sq mi (1,084 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Pleasant at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Isabella County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 21,688 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.72 sq mi (20.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.5967° N, 84.7760° W |
| ZIP codes | 48859, 48858 |
| Official website | mt-pleasant.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2656020 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Pleasant
- Shepherd6.5 mi SE
- Rosebush7.4 mi N
- Beal City8.2 mi NW
- Winn8.3 mi SW
- Lake Isabella11.9 mi W
- Weidman12.5 mi NW
- Loomis14.2 mi NE
- Coleman14.7 mi NE
- Riverdale15.2 mi S
- St. Louis15.4 mi SE
- Clare15.9 mi N
- Alma16.0 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Pleasant
What county is Mount Pleasant in?
Mount Pleasant is in Isabella County, Michigan.
What is the population of Mount Pleasant, MI?
21,688 people lived in Mount Pleasant at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Pleasant, MI?
The main ZIP code is 48859. Other ZIP codes: 48858.
What is the elevation of Mount Pleasant?
771 feet (235 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Pleasant?
Shepherd (6.5 mi), Rosebush (7.4 mi), Beal City (8.2 mi), Winn (8.3 mi), Lake Isabella (11.9 mi).
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