48173 ZIP Code
Rockwood, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48173 |
| City/Town: | Rockwood |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,146 |
| Median Household Income: | $85,517 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,361 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,274 |
| Median Home Value: | $212,600 |
| Land Area: | 11.9 sq miles
30.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.5 sq miles
6.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.0737, -83.2128 |
Population Information (48173 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,146 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,365 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,781 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 821 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 800 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 816 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 785 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 614 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,485 | 11.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,453 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,130 | 16.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,095 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 722 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,630 | 12.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 580 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 215 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48173 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $212,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,079 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,274 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,999 | 94.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 275 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,203 | 84.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 796 | 15.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48173 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,310 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 126 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 570 | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,011 | 32.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,548 | 27.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 820 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,497 | 16.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 738 | 7.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48173 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $85,517 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $98,218 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $100,809 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,361 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48173 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,294 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,004 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 290 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,266 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,088 | 84.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 735 | 12.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 156 | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 25 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48173 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,523 | 87.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 450 | 3.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 219 | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 23 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 931 | 7.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 276 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 802 | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 630 | 4.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 103 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 1 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 68 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48173 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 99 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 69 | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 193 | 3.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 302 | 6.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 567 | 11.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 905 | 18.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 706 | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,243 | 24.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 630 | 12.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 285 | 5.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48173 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,021 | 83.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 394 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 51 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 32 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 420 | 7.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48173 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 19 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 436 | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,128 | 18.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 151 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 501 | 8.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 587 | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 130 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 309 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 507 | 8.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,283 | 21.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 398 | 6.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 276 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 279 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48173 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (48173 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,710 | 96.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,167 | 77.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,816 | 36.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 436 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48173 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,662 | 73.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,122 | 42.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,690 | 33.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 247 | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 84 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 434 | 8.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48173 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,123 | 78.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 70 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 94 | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 90 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 170 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 86 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 157 | 3.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 484 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48173 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 36 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 175 | 3.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,316 | 25.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 622 | 11.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 176 | 3.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 704 | 13.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 695 | 13.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 791 | 15.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 226 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 533 | 10.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48173 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 31 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 153 | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 988 | 18.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,868 | 54.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,066 | 20.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 168 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48173 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,505 | 90.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 60 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 391 | 7.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 43 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48173 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 181 | 3.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,403 | 28.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,145 | 42.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,270 | 25.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48173 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 216 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 411 | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 557 | 13.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 813 | 19.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 960 | 22.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,162 | 27.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 79 | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 5 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48173 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,715 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $706 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,079 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.83 | 2.38 |
Households (48173 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,999 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,788 | 55.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,067 | 21.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 829 | 16.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 952 | 19.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,575 | 31.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,778 | 35.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.62 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.10 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48173 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,343 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,474 | 27.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,898 | 54.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 149 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 798 | 14.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,245 | 23.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48173 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,890 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 106 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 121 | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,340 | 46.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 658 | 22.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 665 | 23.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48173 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,192 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,124 | 11.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,146 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,753 | 13.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 108 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 855 | 48.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 790 | 45.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48173 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,350 | 93.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 670 | 5.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 542 | 80.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 115 | 17.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 34 | 5.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 13 | 1.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48173 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,775 | 97.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 118 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 371 | 314.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 371 | 314.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 371 | 314.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 181 | 153.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 42 | 35.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 71 | 60.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48173 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,325 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,982 | 97.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 343 | 2.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 122 | 1.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 92 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 81 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 48 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48173 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,999 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,833 | 96.7% | 89.4% |
Rockwood, MI48173