Rockwood, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48173
Wayne County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,700
- 427/sq mi High-density area
- $94,094
- Median income Above-median income area
- $244,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rockwood pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 427
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48173 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48173 (Rockwood, MI) rose +6.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 146.4 in 2023 to 155.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48173 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rockwood, Wayne County, Michigan, home to 12,700 residents across 29.7 square miles, a density of 427 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48173 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,094 (28% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,759. The poverty rate is 4.9%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $244,900 (12% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,164; 85.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 48173 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 48173
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rockwood, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48173.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48173, Rockwood, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
12,700
Population
29.7
Area (sq mi)
427
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48173?
45.9
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
3.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$94,094
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$43,759
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48173 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Rockwood, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$94,094 Top 16% higher than 84% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,487housing units
5,487
Total Housing Units
5,225
Occupied Units
262
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,900
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$1,164
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.1%
YoY Change (2024)
155
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+55%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48173 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +55% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 112 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 125 |
| 2022 | +9.1% | 136 |
| 2023 | +7.7% | 146 |
| 2024 | +6.1% | 155 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 145 business establishments in ZIP 48173, employing approximately 862 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,460,000.
145
Businesses
862
Employees
$32.5M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 18 | 12.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 12.4% |
| Construction | 16 | 11.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 11.0% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48173 vs 48183 →
ZIP 48173 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48183
Trenton (48183)
43,182 residents
- 48174
Romulus (48174)
31,515 residents
- 48195
Southgate (48195)
30,047 residents
- 48192
Wyandotte (48192)
25,883 residents
- 48134
Flat Rock (48134)
21,408 residents
- 48193 15,623
Riverview (48193)
15,623 residents
- 48173 12,700
Rockwood (48173)
12,700 residents
- 48166 11,569
Newport (48166)
11,569 residents
- 48138 10,371
Grosse Ile (48138)
10,371 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48173 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48173 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48138
Grosse Ile (48138)
$126,582 median income
- 48173
Rockwood (48173)
$94,094 median income
- 48134
Flat Rock (48134)
$92,076 median income
- 48183
Trenton (48183)
$83,508 median income
- 48179
South Rockwood (48179)
$77,095 median income
- 48193
Riverview (48193)
$74,566 median income
- 48192
Wyandotte (48192)
$71,987 median income
- 48166
Newport (48166)
$69,592 median income
- 48174
Romulus (48174)
$67,056 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48173 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48183 | Trenton, MI | 43,182 | 4.2 mi |
| 48179 | South Rockwood, MI | 3,274 | 3.4 mi |
| 48193 | Riverview, MI | 15,623 | 6.8 mi |
| 48134 | Flat Rock, MI | 21,408 | 4.6 mi |
| 48138 | Grosse Ile, MI | 10,371 | 5.0 mi |
| 48195 | Southgate, MI | 30,047 | 9.0 mi |
| 48166 | Newport, MI | 11,569 | 7.4 mi |
| 48192 | Wyandotte, MI | 25,883 | 9.6 mi |
| 48174 | Romulus, MI | 31,515 | 11.7 mi |
| 48242 | Detroit, MI | 0 | 11.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48173, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,700 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 48173 in?
ZIP code 48173 (Rockwood) is located in Wayne County, Michigan. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48173?
ZIP code 48173 in Rockwood, MI has a population of 12,700 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48173?
The median household income in ZIP 48173 is $94,094, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48173?
The median home value in ZIP 48173 is $244,900, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48173?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48173 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48173?
ZIP code 48173 has 145 business establishments employing approximately 862 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48173?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48173 are: Retail trade (18), Accommodation and food services (18), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48173?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48173 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 55%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48173?
In ZIP code 48173, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48173?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48173 is 30.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48173?
In ZIP code 48173, approximately 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48173?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48173 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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