City

Rock Falls, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cerro Gordo County  ·  Iowa

👥76Population
💰$65,625Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂24.8Median Age
🏠$160,400Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓40.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.7%Unemployment▲ 78% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.7% Female 55.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
17%
18–24
24%
25–44
14%
45–64
17%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age24.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads40.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.7% ▲ 78% above avg
HS Graduate13 (35.1%)
Some College5 (13.5%)
Associates4 (10.8%)
Bachelors9 (24.3%)
Graduate Degree6 (16.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.1%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 24.3%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
HS Grad35.1%
Some College13.5%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors24.3%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.5%Renter: 34.5%Tenure
Owner65.5%
Renter34.5%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
37%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,625 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$160,400 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$967/mo
Total Housing Units44
Vacant Units15

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
37%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
72%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
63%
About Rock Falls, IA

Rock Falls is a city in Iowa, located in Cerro Gordo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 76 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 24.8 years.

Economically, Rock Falls is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,625 is near the national average. Approximately 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Rock Falls is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $967 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rock Falls is well-educated. 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Rock Falls, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Rock Falls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50467 76 $65,625 $160,400 $967 8.7% 40.5% 65.5%