48179 ZIP Code — South Rockwood, MI

Monroe County, Michigan

ZIP code 48179 is located in South Rockwood, Michigan, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 20.33 square miles and serves a population of 3,613 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 734.

About ZIP code 48179

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $221,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($85,852) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 48179 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,613

population

20.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48179 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48179

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48179. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Rockwood	Acceptable
South Rockwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48173 Rockwood (1.9 mi) 48134 Flat Rock (4.2 mi) 48183 Trenton (5.6 mi) 48138 Grosse Ile (8.2 mi) 48117 Carleton (8.3 mi) 48193 Riverview (8.4 mi) 48164 New Boston (8.7 mi) 48174 Romulus (11.1 mi) 48180 Taylor (11.8 mi) 48192 Wyandotte (11.9 mi) 48162 Monroe (11.9 mi) 48242 Detroit (12.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,613
Population density	178 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	20.33 sq mi
Water area	4.40 sq mi
Latitude	42.0542
Longitude	-83.2608
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	734

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.7%	36.2%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	34.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	29.1%	24.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	11.4%	4.7%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,613

Population

178

People per sq mi

41.3

Median age

$85,852

Median household income

$52,963

Per capita income

$221,300

Median home value

$1,308

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

1,190

Housing units

19.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

141

5–9

110

137

10–14

107

15–19

20–24

335

25–34

263

261

35–44

205

286

45–54

225

159

55–59

125

138

60–64

108

183

65–74

143

138

75–84

108

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	713	19.7%
18 and over	2,900	80.3%
65 and over	612	16.9%
Median age	41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.8%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Two or more races 4.2%

Other race 2.3%

Black or African American 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,295	86.8%
Hispanic or Latino	185	4.9%
Two or more races	161	4.2%
Other race	89	2.3%
Black or African American	57	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.7%	36.2%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	34.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	29.1%	24.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	11.4%	4.7%	5.7%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k+ 11.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	16.1%
$200k+	11.3%
Median income	$85,852

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 20.5%

$200k–$300k 35.5%

$300k–$500k 12.4%

$500k–$1M 11.7%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$221,300
Median rent / month	$1,308
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	4.6%
Single-family detached	78.5%
Large apartment buildings	3.3%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	22.1%
1990–1999	12.9%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	13.4%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	14.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	29.1%
3 bedrooms	42.5%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	30.2%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	28.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	75.8%
Electricity	15.4%
Propane / LP gas	7.3%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	733	51.0%
Cohabiting couple	80	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	382	26.6%
Female householder, no spouse	242	16.8%
Households with children under 18	350	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	460	32.0%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.6%	32.6%
Married	50.7%	55.9%
Separated	0.4%	0.3%
Widowed	6.2%	5.7%
Divorced	16.1%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 37.1%

Some college, no degree 27.3%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	2.0%
Kindergarten	130	13.9%
Elementary school	331	35.3%
High school	207	22.1%
College / grad school	251	26.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.0%

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Retail trade 8.2%

Professional & management 7.9%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Construction 7.1%

Other services 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Public administration 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.4%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.9%
Government	6.7%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.1

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 23.7%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 9.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.2%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	18.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	12.9%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	71.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	300	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.4%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	23.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.3%
Public insurance	30.2%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	5.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,534	97.8%
Spanish	73	2.1%
Other Indo-European	51	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,551	98.3%
Born in same state	3,493	96.7%
Born in different state	2,933	81.2%
Foreign born	58	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	62	1.7%
Not a US citizen	37	59.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	368	10.2%
French	231	6.4%
German	151	4.2%
Irish	124	3.4%
Arab	113	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	70	1.9%
Dutch	37	1%
Norwegian	13	0.4%
Polish	11	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	97.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48179

What city is ZIP code 48179 in?

ZIP code 48179 is primarily assigned to South Rockwood, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48179 in?

ZIP code 48179 falls within Monroe County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 48179 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 48179 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 48179 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 48179 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 48179?

ZIP code 48179 has an estimated population of 3,613 residents, with a density of 178 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48179?

The median home value in ZIP code 48179 is $221,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 48179 in?

ZIP code 48179 observes the EST timezone.