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Rockwood, MI

City in Wayne County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48173.

Population

3,161

Land area

2.5sq mi

People per sq mi

1,254

ZIP codes

1

Rockwood and its ZIP codes

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Rockwood at a glance

  • Rockwood is about 7 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $88,080, 21% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $188,600 (19% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,037 a month.

Local data for Rockwood, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Rockwood, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$88,080

Poverty rate

11.4%

Median home value

$188,600

Median rent

$1,037/mo

Homeownership

75.3%

Bachelor's or higher

20.8%

Median age

42.1

Average commute

28.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (539), Irish Americans (384), Polish Americans (307).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Rockwood.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.7%

Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$79,422

721,389 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,715

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$20.6B

FY 2026, $11,462 per person

PPP loans

$5M

148 loans, 873 jobs reported

Wayne County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Rockwood, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.5%
  • Carpooled8.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
  • Worked from home11.2%

Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Rockwood, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Rockwood, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.4%

U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts

Diabetes

10.9%

U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts

Smoking

15.6%

U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.0%

U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts

ZIP codes in Rockwood

1 in or overlapping Rockwood. Population shown

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Cities near Rockwood

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
South RockwoodVillage1.3 mi3.3
GibraltarCity2.6 mi3.7
Flat RockCity2.7 mi6.6
WoodhavenCity4.6 mi6.4
Estral BeachVillage5.7 mi0.4
TrentonCity5.9 mi7.2
RiverviewCity7.4 mi4.6
CarletonVillage7.7 mi1
Stony PointCensus-designated place8.7 mi1.2
Woodland BeachCensus-designated place9.3 mi0.5
SouthgateCity9.9 mi6.9
Detroit BeachCensus-designated place10 mi0.6
WyandotteCity11 mi5.3
TaylorCity11 mi23.6
RomulusCity13 mi35.6
Lincoln ParkCity13 mi5.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Rockwood, MI in?
Rockwood is in Wayne County, Michigan.
What ZIP codes are in Rockwood, MI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Rockwood include 48173.
What is the population of Rockwood, MI?
About 3,161 people live in Rockwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Rockwood?
Nearby places include South Rockwood (1.3 mi), Gibraltar (2.6 mi), Flat Rock (2.7 mi), Woodhaven (4.6 mi), Estral Beach (5.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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