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ZIP Code 48179
South Rockwood, MI, Monroe County
Population
3,209
Land area
20.3sq mi
People per sq mi
158
City
South Rockwood
ZIP 48179 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 48179 at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $77,095 a year, 6% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $232,800 and median rent is $1,350 a month.
Local data for ZIP 48179
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 48179, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,095
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$232,800
Prices +6.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,350/mo
Homeownership
77.5%
Bachelor's or higher
21.5%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
26.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
43
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
273
$18.62M annual payroll
PPP loans
$5.98M
55 loans
Campaign donations
$11.21K
2% D, 22% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 48179, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
546
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
822
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
33.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 48179, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 48179
ZIP codes near 48179
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 48173Rockwood | 3.3 mi | 11.9 |
| 48166Woodland Beach | 4.3 mi | 26.6 |
| 48134Flat Rock | 5.9 mi | 18.5 |
| 48183Woodhaven | 6.9 mi | 18 |
| 48117Carleton | 7.7 mi | 54.1 |
| 48164Carleton | 8.4 mi | 30.3 |
| 48138Trenton | 9.4 mi | 8.6 |
| 48193Riverview | 9.6 mi | 7.2 |
| 48162Monroe | 9.9 mi | 57.5 |
| 48195Southgate | 12 mi | 6.9 |
| 48180Taylor | 13 mi | 23.6 |
| 48192Wyandotte | 13 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 48179?
- ZIP code 48179 is in South Rockwood, MI (Monroe County).
- What county is ZIP code 48179 in?
- ZIP code 48179 is mostly in Monroe County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 48179?
- About 3,209 people live in the 48179 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.