ZIP code 48173
Where is ZIP code 48173?
Rockwood, Michigan
Wayne County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 48173 belongs to Rockwood, Michigan in Wayne County. 48173 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 734. About 12,931 people live in the 48173 area, where the median household income is $94,094. The closest ZIP codes are 48179 (South Rockwood, 2.8 mi west), 48134 (Flat Rock, 4.1 mi northwest) and 48183 (Trenton, 4.5 mi north).
| ZIP code | 48173 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Rockwood |
| Also accepted | Brownstown, Brownstown Township, Brownstwn Twp, Gibraltar |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 734 |
| Coordinates | 42.0731, -83.2127 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 481 |
Population and income in 48173
| Population | 12,931 · higher than 71% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,085 · higher than 78% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.9 years · higher than 62% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $94,094 · higher than 84% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $43,759 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 26% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $244,900 · higher than 71% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,164 a month |
| Housing units | 5,487 |
| Households | 5,225 (2.47 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 15% |
| Land area | 11.92 sq mi (plus 2.45 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48173. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 48173
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48179 | South Rockwood, MI | 2.8 mi W | Standard |
| 48134 | Flat Rock, MI | 4.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 48183 | Trenton, MI | 4.5 mi N | Standard |
| 48138 | Grosse Ile, MI | 5.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 48193 | Riverview, MI | 7.5 mi N | Standard |
| 48166 | Newport, MI | 7.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 48117 | Carleton, MI | 8.5 mi W | Standard |
| 48164 | New Boston, MI | 9 mi NW | Standard |
| 48195 | Southgate, MI | 9.1 mi N | Standard |
| 48192 | Wyandotte, MI | 9.7 mi N | Standard |
| 48180 | Taylor, MI | 11.3 mi N | Standard |
| 48146 | Lincoln Park, MI | 11.8 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 48173 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 48173
123 MAIN ST
ROCKWOOD MI 48173
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BROWNSTOWN, BROWNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, BROWNSTWN TWP and GIBRALTAR as the city name for 48173. Avoid Brownstown Twp: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (48173-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 48173?
- 48173 is a Rockwood, Michigan ZIP code. Brownstown, Brownstown Township, Brownstwn Twp and Gibraltar are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 48173 in?
- ZIP code 48173 is in Wayne County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 48173 in?
- 48173 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 48173?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 48173 use area code 734.
- What is the population of ZIP code 48173?
- About 12,931 people live in ZIP code 48173, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 48173?
- The median household income in 48173 is $94,094 a year, higher than 84% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 48173?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 48173 are 48179 (South Rockwood, 2.8 miles), 48134 (Flat Rock, 4.1 miles), 48183 (Trenton, 4.5 miles) and 48138 (Grosse Ile, 5.2 miles).