ZIP Code 48173
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Rockwood · Wayne County · Michigan
- Population
- 12,700
- Median income
- $94,094
- Median home value
- $244,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.0%
- Land area
- 29.7 sq mi
427/sq mi
▲ 23% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.9
Detroit
ZIP code 48173 in Rockwood, Michigan has a population of 12,700. The median household income is $94,094, which is 23% above the national average. Median home value is $244,900, 12% below the US average. 26.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48173 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 29.7 square miles in Rockwood, Wayne County, Michigan. The area is home to 12,700 residents, producing a population density of 427 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48173 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48173 sits at $94,094 (28% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $43,759. The poverty rate stands at 4.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $244,900 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $1,164 per month, and 85.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48173 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 48173 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48173
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$43,759
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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