PlainZIP

South Rockwood, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48179

Monroe County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,274
62/sq mi
$77,095
Median income
$232,800
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

South Rockwood pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
62
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48179 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48179 covers 52.8 square miles in South Rockwood, Monroe County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,274 residents on file, a density of 62 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48179 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,095 (5% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $46,561. Poverty here runs at 8.6%, with unemployment measured at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $232,800 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $1,350 per month, and 77.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 48179 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Monroe County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 48179

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Rockwood, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48179.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 48179, South 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

3,274

Population

52.8

Area (sq mi)

62

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48179?

42.7

Median Age

55.6%

Male

44.4%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$77,095

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$46,561

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48179 ranks nationally

South Rockwood, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$77,095 Top 42% higher than 58% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,439

Total Housing Units

1,346

Occupied Units

93

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.5%
Renter 22.5%

$232,800

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$1,350

Median Rent

1978

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

+0.2%

YoY Change (2024)

146

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+46%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48179 have increased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +46% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.1% 108
2021 +12.8% 122
2022 +6.4% 130
2023 +12.3% 146
2024 +0.2% 146

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 43 business establishments in ZIP 48179, employing approximately 273 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,623,000.

43

Businesses

273

Employees

$18.6M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 25.6%
Transportation and warehousing 5 11.6%
Retail trade 4 9.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 7.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 7.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 7.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 48179 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48179 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48179 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 48179 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
48173 Rockwood, MI 12,700 3.4 mi
48166 Newport, MI 11,569 4.0 mi
48134 Flat Rock, MI 21,408 5.4 mi
48183 Trenton, MI 43,182 7.1 mi
48193 Riverview, MI 15,623 9.8 mi
48138 Grosse Ile, MI 10,371 8.4 mi
48164 New Boston, MI 9,175 9.5 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48179 in? ▼
ZIP code 48179 (South Rockwood) is located in Monroe County, Michigan. Monroe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monroe-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48179? ▼
ZIP code 48179 in South Rockwood, MI has a population of 3,274 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48179? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48179 is $77,095, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48179? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48179 is $232,800, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48179? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48179 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48179? ▼
ZIP code 48179 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 273 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48179? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48179 are: Construction (11), Transportation and warehousing (5), Retail trade (4). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48179? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48179 increased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 46%. 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 48179? ▼
In ZIP code 48179, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 48179? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48179 is 26.5 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 48179? ▼
In ZIP code 48179, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48179? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48179 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.