48179 ZIP Code, South Rockwood, MI
48179 is a ZIP code in South Rockwood, Michigan in Monroe County. It covers 20 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48173, 48166 and 48134. 3,209 people live here in 1,346 households. With about 158 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (78%). Median household income is $77,095, close to the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: South Rockwood, MI
- County: Monroe County
- Land area: 20 sq mi
- Population: 3,209
- Median household income: $77,095
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,209 |
| Households | 1,346 |
| Median household income | $77,095 |
| Income per person | $46,561 |
| Median age | 42.7 |
| Homeowners | 77.5% |
| Median home value | $232,800 |
| Median rent | $1,350 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% |
| Broadband internet | 87.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.2% |
| $10–15K | 2.5% |
| $15–25K | 3.5% |
| $25–35K | 7.1% |
| $35–50K | 10.7% |
| $50–75K | 19.7% |
| $75–100K | 9.6% |
| $100–150K | 19.2% |
| $150–200K | 15.3% |
| $200K+ | 8.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.9% |
| 10–19 | 9.9% |
| 20–24 | 4.3% |
| 25–34 | 15.4% |
| 35–44 | 12.3% |
| 45–54 | 10.0% |
| 55–64 | 14.8% |
| 65–74 | 12.7% |
| 75+ | 9.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 33.2% |
| Owned outright | 39.4% |
| Rented | 21.0% |
| Vacant | 6.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 76.0% |
| Townhome | 4.0% |
| 2–4 units | 5.6% |
| 5–19 units | 8.1% |
| 20+ units | 3.8% |
| Mobile / other | 2.4% |
Businesses in 48179
43 business establishments with 273 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 11
- Transportation and Warehousing: 5
- Retail Trade: 4
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48173 — Gibraltar city, MI (3.4 mi)
- 48166 — Stony Point CDP, MI (3.8 mi)
- 48134 — Flat Rock city, MI (5.4 mi)
- 48183 — Trenton city, MI (6.9 mi)
- 48117 — Carleton village, MI (8 mi)
- 48138 (8.4 mi)
- 48164 (9.9 mi)
- 48193 — Riverview city, MI (9.9 mi)
Areas that include 48179
- South Rockwood, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Monroe County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48179, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48179 in?
- 48179 is a South Rockwood, MI mailing address. By land area, 16% lies inside South Rockwood; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48179 in?
- 48179 is in Monroe County.
- What is the population of 48179?
- About 3,209 people (±458), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,239.
- What is the median household income in 48179?
- $77,095 (±$15,329), 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 48179?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48179 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48179?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48173 (3.4 mi, Gibraltar), 48166 (3.8 mi, Stony Point), 48134 (5.4 mi, Flat Rock), 48183 (6.9 mi, Trenton), 48117 (8 mi, Carleton) and 48138 (8.4 mi).
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