ZIP code 48179
Where is ZIP code 48179?
South Rockwood, Michigan
Monroe County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 48179 belongs to South Rockwood, Michigan in Monroe County. 48179 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 3,209 people live in the 48179 area, where the median household income is $77,095. The closest ZIP codes are 48173 (Rockwood, 2.8 mi east), 48134 (Flat Rock, 3.1 mi north) and 48117 (Carleton, 5.6 mi west).
| ZIP code | 48179 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | South Rockwood |
| Also accepted | S Rockwood |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Monroe County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 734 |
| Coordinates | 42.0624, -83.2663 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 481 |
Population and income in 48179
| Population | 3,209 · lower than 58% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 158 · higher than 56% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.7 years · lower than 55% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 56% / 44% |
| Median household income | $77,095 · higher than 65% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $46,561 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $232,800 · higher than 66% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,350 a month |
| Housing units | 1,439 |
| Households | 1,346 (2.38 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 78% / 23% |
| Land area | 20.33 sq mi (plus 4.39 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48179. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 48179
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48173 | Rockwood, MI | 2.8 mi E | Standard |
| 48134 | Flat Rock, MI | 3.1 mi N | Standard |
| 48117 | Carleton, MI | 5.6 mi W | Standard |
| 48183 | Trenton, MI | 5.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 48166 | Newport, MI | 6 mi S | Standard |
| 48164 | New Boston, MI | 7.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 48138 | Grosse Ile, MI | 7.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 48193 | Riverview, MI | 8.1 mi N | Standard |
| 48195 | Southgate, MI | 10.4 mi N | Standard |
| 48192 | Wyandotte, MI | 11.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 48242 | Detroit, MI | 11.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 48180 | Taylor, MI | 11.7 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 48179 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 48179
123 MAIN ST
SOUTH ROCKWOOD MI 48179
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts S ROCKWOOD as the city name for 48179. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (48179-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 48179?
- 48179 is a South Rockwood, Michigan ZIP code. S Rockwood is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 48179 in?
- ZIP code 48179 is in Monroe County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 48179 in?
- 48179 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 48179?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 48179 use area code 734.
- What is the population of ZIP code 48179?
- About 3,209 people live in ZIP code 48179, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 48179?
- The median household income in 48179 is $77,095 a year, higher than 65% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 48179?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 48179 are 48173 (Rockwood, 2.8 miles), 48134 (Flat Rock, 3.1 miles), 48117 (Carleton, 5.6 miles) and 48183 (Trenton, 5.8 miles).