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South Rockwood village, MI

ZIP 48179 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 48179

48179 has a population of 3,353 with a median age of 40.4 yrs (55.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
91.8%+49% vs US avg
x
Black
1.8%-86% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
8.9%-52% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.8%-10% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.4%-0% vs US avg
x
65+
18.8%+15% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.6%-59% vs US avg
x
High school
39.5%+51% vs US avg
x
Some college
37.2%+29% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.7%-45% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
52.2%+9% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.1%-14% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.9%+16% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.7%
x
Diversity Index
15/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
11.7%+1% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
55.4%+298% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.0%+66% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.5%-22% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.8%-28% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
25.9%+346% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishFrench

Health & Community Indicators in 48179

Poverty Rate
11.7%+1% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.0%+66% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
55.4%+298% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.8%-28% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.5%-22% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.4%-71% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
5.9%-50% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
25.9%+346% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,353
Median age40.4
Poverty rate11.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White91.8%
Hispanic8.9%
Black1.8%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born55.4%