Rockwood
City in Wayne County, Michigan
Rockwood is a city in Wayne County, Michigan, with 3,240 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 584 ft (178 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Rockwood, 1.6 miles SW.
- 3,240residents (2020 Census)
- 584 ftelevation · 178 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.5 km²
- 1,285 / sq mipopulation density
- 48173ZIP code
About Rockwood
Rockwood is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A Downriver suburb of Detroit, Rockwood is located roughly 23 miles (37.0 km) southwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, Rockwood had a population of 3,240.
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Living in Rockwood
- Median household income
- $88,080
- Median home value
- $188,600
- Median rent
- $1,037/mo
- Median age
- 42.1
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Rockwood had 3,240 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,240 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,285 per sq mi (496 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rockwood at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,240 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.52 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km²) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0705° N, 83.2418° W |
| ZIP code | 48173 |
| Official website | rockwoodmi.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2669180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rockwood
- South Rockwood1.6 mi SW
- Flat Rock2.4 mi NW
- Gibraltar3.2 mi NE
- Woodhaven4.4 mi N
- Trenton5.4 mi NE
- Estral Beach5.8 mi S
- Riverview7.5 mi N
- Carleton7.6 mi W
- Stony Point8.7 mi S
- Southgate9.5 mi N
- Woodland Beach9.6 mi S
- Detroit Beach10.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rockwood
What county is Rockwood in?
Rockwood is in Wayne County, Michigan.
What is the population of Rockwood, MI?
3,240 people lived in Rockwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rockwood, MI?
The ZIP code of Rockwood is 48173.
What is the elevation of Rockwood?
584 feet (178 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rockwood?
South Rockwood (1.6 mi), Flat Rock (2.4 mi), Gibraltar (3.2 mi), Woodhaven (4.4 mi), Trenton (5.4 mi).
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