City

Rockwood, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Michigan

👥12,984Population
💰$90,510Median HH Income▲ 19% above avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$232,600Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓36.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.3%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 1.7%Asian: 2.7%Other: 3.1%Race
White86.3%
Hispanic6.3%
Black1.7%
Asian2.7%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
32%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads36.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma54 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,735 (30.9%)
Some College1,262 (14.3%)
Associates1,595 (18%)
Bachelors947 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree2,260 (25.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 30.9%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 25.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad30.9%
Some College14.3%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate25.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.9%Renter: 16.1%Tenure
Owner83.9%
Renter16.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,510 ▲ 19% above avg
Median Home Value$232,600 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,130/mo
Total Housing Units5,391
Vacant Units270

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
56%
About Rockwood, MI

Rockwood is a city in Michigan, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,984 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Rockwood is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,510 is above the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Rockwood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $232,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,130 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rockwood is moderately educated. 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.29%).

Rockwood, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Rockwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48173 12,984 $90,510 $232,600 $1,130 4.6% 36.2% 83.9%