City

South Rockwood, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Monroe County  ·  Michigan

👥3,353Population
💰$78,750Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$232,900Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓30.0%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.3% Female 44.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85%Hispanic: 9%Black: 1.8%Other: 2.5%Race
White85.0%
Hispanic9.0%
Black1.8%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
30%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads30.0% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma26 (1.1%)
HS Graduate815 (33%)
Some College401 (16.3%)
Associates486 (19.7%)
Bachelors269 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree470 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 33%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad33.0%
Some College16.3%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22.1%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,750 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$232,900 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,328/mo
Total Housing Units1,485
Vacant Units111

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About South Rockwood, MI

South Rockwood is a city in Michigan, located in Monroe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,353 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, South Rockwood is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,750 is near the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in South Rockwood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $232,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,328 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Rockwood is moderately educated. 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in South Rockwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48179 3,353 $78,750 $232,900 $1,328 5.4% 30.0% 78.0%