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Gibraltar, MI
City in Wayne County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48173.
Population
4,873
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,322
ZIP codes
1
Gibraltar and its ZIP codes
Gibraltar at a glance
- Gibraltar is about 7.4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $91,651 a year, 26% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $223,200 (4% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,276 a month.
Local data for Gibraltar, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gibraltar, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,651
Poverty rate
3.2%
Median home value
$223,200
Median rent
$1,276/mo
Homeownership
82.2%
Bachelor's or higher
25.4%
Median age
50.3
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,424), Polish Americans (568), Irish Americans (518).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Gibraltar.
Unemployment rate
6.9%
Aug 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$79,422
721,389 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,715
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$20.56B
FY 2026, $11,462 per person
How people get to work
Gibraltar, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.0%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gibraltar, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
937
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,357
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
33.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gibraltar, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.1%
U.S. 33.3% -3.2 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
ZIP codes in Gibraltar
1 in or overlapping Gibraltar. Population shown
Cities near Gibraltar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RockwoodCity | 2.6 mi | 2.5 |
| WoodhavenCity | 3.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Flat RockCity | 3.5 mi | 6.6 |
| TrentonCity | 3.6 mi | 7.2 |
| South RockwoodVillage | 3.7 mi | 3.3 |
| RiverviewCity | 5.3 mi | 4.6 |
| SouthgateCity | 7.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Estral BeachVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| WyandotteCity | 8.4 mi | 5.3 |
| TaylorCity | 9.7 mi | 23.6 |
| CarletonVillage | 9.8 mi | 1 |
| Lincoln ParkCity | 11 mi | 5.8 |
| Stony PointCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| EcorseCity | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| Allen ParkCity | 12 mi | 7 |
| Woodland BeachCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gibraltar, MI in?
- Gibraltar is in Wayne County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Gibraltar, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gibraltar include 48173.
- What is the population of Gibraltar, MI?
- About 4,873 people live in Gibraltar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gibraltar?
- Nearby places include Rockwood (2.6 mi), Woodhaven (3.1 mi), Flat Rock (3.5 mi), Trenton (3.6 mi), South Rockwood (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023