48179 Zip Code Profile

48179 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in South Rockwood, Michigan. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($158,800) are significantly above average for the Monroe metro area.

The average family income here is $68,074/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 48179 is $62,470.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 48179 earn an average of $43,106/year. Women earn only $23,030/year.

1,269 people in 48179 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48179? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 23.5 minutes.

The median age here is 42. There are 1,674 men and 1,600 women. The median age for men is 41 while for women the median age is 43.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,804 people (out of the 3,274 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,268 homes, and 11 businesses every day. 0 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48179 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Rome, Italy!) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 583 feet above sea levell.

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• boy scout troop 1770
• Brand New Discussion Site
• Cub Scout Pack #1770
• DMS Cable TV Department
• DMS Electric Department
• Doves Pointe Home Owners Association
• Downriver Genealogical Society
• Downriver Irish American club
• Downriver Irish American Club
• Faith in God D.C.R.C.
• First Baptist Church of Wyandotte
• Garfield Elementary School
• Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mt.Carmel Parish
• James Monroe Elementary
• Lincoln Center
• Lincoln Park City Neighbors
• Meadows of Carrington HOA
• National Wildlife Federation/ San Diego County
• Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish
• RHS ALUMNI FOOTBALL CLUB

• Riverbridge Community
• Romulus City Neighbors
• Roosevelt High School Alumni Marching Band
• Roosevelt High School Instrumental Music Department
• Roosevelt Quiz Bowl
• Southgate
• Taylor City Neighbors
• Theodore Roosevelt High School Rowing Team
• Trenton City Neighbors
• TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
• Wyandotte
• Wyandotte Academy Youth Choir & Ensemble (WAYC & WAYCE)
• Wyandotte Boat Club
• Wyandotte Business Association
• Wyandotte Community Theatre
• Wyandotte Co-op Nursery
• Wyandotte Engineering Department
• Wyandotte, MI Freecycle
• Wyandotte Writers
• Wyandotte Youth Assistance Program

• Demographics

• Total Population: 3,274
• White Population: 3,196
• Black Population: 55
• Hispanic Population: 122
• Asian Population: 18
• Hawaiian Population: 0
• Indian Population: 20
• Male Population: 1,674
• Female Population: 1,600
• Median Age: 42
• Median Age of Males: 41
• Median Age of Females: 43

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: East North Central
• State: Michigan
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Monroe MI
• County: Monroe
• City: South Rockwood
• Longitude: -83.3
• Latitude: 42.1
• Elevation: 583 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 734

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,261
• Drive alone: 1,167
• Carpool: 88
• Public transit: 4
• Ride bikes or walk: 0


• Average commute time: 23.5 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 15
•    5 - 9: 119
•    10 - 14: 188
•    15 - 19: 253
•    20 - 24: 161
•    25 - 29: 51
•    30 - 34: 264
•    35 - 39: 38
•    40 - 44: 35
•    45 - 59: 100
•    60 - 89: 21
•    90 plus: 16

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $158,800
• Average Annual Household Income: $66,333
• Businesses: 25
• Employees: 118
• Annual Payroll: $3,880,000
• Average Family Income: $68,074
• Median Family Income: $57,045
• Average Income for Men: $43,106
• Average Income for Women: $23,030

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 15
• Congressional District Land Area: 961.0
• Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
• Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 115
• State FIPS Code: 26

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Primary Schools

Fred W. Ritter Elementary School

5650 Carleton Rockwood Road

Carleton, MI 48179

(734) 379-5335