48173 ZIP Code, Rockwood, MI
48173 is a ZIP code in Rockwood, Michigan in Wayne County. It covers 12 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48179, 48183 and 48134. 12,931 people live here in 5,225 households. At about 1,085 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most homes are owner-occupied (85%). Median household income is $94,094, above the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 45.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Rockwood, MI
- County: Wayne County
- Land area: 12 sq mi
- Population: 12,931
- Median household income: $94,094
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 12,931 |
| Households | 5,225 |
| Median household income | $94,094 |
| Income per person | $43,759 |
| Median age | 45.9 |
| Homeowners | 85.1% |
| Median home value | $244,900 |
| Median rent | $1,164 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 30.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% |
| Broadband internet | 95.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.6% |
| $10–15K | 2.0% |
| $15–25K | 1.9% |
| $25–35K | 3.9% |
| $35–50K | 8.4% |
| $50–75K | 18.6% |
| $75–100K | 17.0% |
| $100–150K | 23.9% |
| $150–200K | 13.9% |
| $200K+ | 8.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.1% |
| 10–19 | 12.2% |
| 20–24 | 3.3% |
| 25–34 | 10.1% |
| 35–44 | 10.8% |
| 45–54 | 15.7% |
| 55–64 | 14.9% |
| 65–74 | 13.7% |
| 75+ | 7.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 46.4% |
| Owned outright | 34.8% |
| Rented | 14.1% |
| Vacant | 4.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.8% |
| Townhome | 1.3% |
| 2–4 units | 3.4% |
| 5–19 units | 4.0% |
| 20+ units | 3.0% |
| Mobile / other | 7.6% |
Businesses in 48173
145 business establishments with 862 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 18
- Accommodation and Food Services: 18
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 18
- Construction: 16
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 16
- Manufacturing: 12
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 12
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 10
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48179 — South Rockwood village, MI (3.4 mi)
- 48183 — Trenton city, MI (4 mi)
- 48134 — Flat Rock city, MI (4.8 mi)
- 48138 (4.9 mi)
- 48193 — Riverview city, MI (6.9 mi)
- 48166 — Stony Point CDP, MI (7.2 mi)
- 48195 — Southgate city, MI (9.1 mi)
- 48192 — Wyandotte city, MI (9.9 mi)
Areas that include 48173
- Gibraltar, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Rockwood, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Wayne County ZIP codes — 70 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 13 of 67: highest median household income in Wayne County
- No. 17 of 67: highest median home value in Wayne County
- No. 8 of 67: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Wayne County
- No. 5 of 67: highest median age in Wayne County
- No. 21 of 67: fastest population growth in Wayne County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48173, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48173 in?
- 48173 is a Rockwood, MI mailing address. By land area, 30% lies inside Gibraltar, 21% lies inside Rockwood and 3% lies inside Flat Rock; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48173 in?
- 48173 is in Wayne County.
- What is the population of 48173?
- About 12,931 people (±565), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 13,443.
- What is the median household income in 48173?
- $94,094 (±$6,721), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 48173?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48173 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48173?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48179 (3.4 mi, South Rockwood), 48183 (4 mi, Trenton), 48134 (4.8 mi, Flat Rock), 48138 (4.9 mi), 48193 (6.9 mi, Riverview) and 48166 (7.2 mi, Stony Point).
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