City

Rock Valley, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Sioux County  ·  Iowa

👥5,028Population
💰$73,451Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$238,200Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 93% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74%Hispanic: 25.9%Black: 0%Race
White74.0%
Hispanic25.9%
Black0.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
23%
18–24
12%
25–44
23%
45–64
18%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 93% below avg
No HS Diploma34 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,126 (41.9%)
Some College142 (5.3%)
Associates538 (20%)
Bachelors281 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree565 (21%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 41.9%Some College: 5.3%Associates: 20%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad41.9%
Some College5.3%
Associates20.0%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.7%Renter: 31.4%Tenure
Owner68.7%
Renter31.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,451 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$238,200 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,070/mo
Total Housing Units1,916
Vacant Units15

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
65%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Rock Valley, IA

Rock Valley is a city in Iowa, located in Sioux County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,028 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Rock Valley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,451 is near the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Rock Valley is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $238,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,070 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rock Valley is moderately educated. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (74.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rock Valley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51247 5,028 $73,451 $238,200 $1,070 0.3% 31.5% 68.7%