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 Moderate-density area
- $77,095
- Median income Near-median income area
- $232,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,561. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $232,800 (6% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,350; 77.5% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monroe County, so 48179 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 48179
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Rockwood, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48179.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 48179?
42.7
Median Age
55.6%
Male
44.4%
Female
1.5%
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?
$77,095
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$46,561
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48179 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
South 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)
$77,095 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
1,439housing units
1,439
Total Housing Units
1,346
Occupied Units
93
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$232,800
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48179 vs 48173 →
ZIP 48179 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
- 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
- 48164 9,175
New Boston (48164)
9,175 residents
- 48179 3,274
South Rockwood (48179)
3,274 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48179 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48179 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
- 48164
New Boston (48164)
$107,827 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
- 48166
Newport (48166)
$69,592 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48179, 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 (3,274 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 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.
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