City

Rockford, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Floyd County  ·  Iowa

👥1,615Population
💰$63,485Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$139,600Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓38.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.2%Hispanic: 2%Other: 10.5%Race
White87.2%
Hispanic2.0%
Other10.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads38.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
HS Graduate411 (38.7%)
Some College119 (11.2%)
Associates121 (11.4%)
Bachelors194 (18.3%)
Graduate Degree218 (20.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 18.3%Graduate: 20.5%Edu
HS Grad38.7%
Some College11.2%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors18.3%
Graduate20.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.1%Renter: 25.9%Tenure
Owner74.1%
Renter25.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,485 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$139,600 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$776/mo
Total Housing Units739
Vacant Units75

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
69%
About Rockford, IA

Rockford is a city in Iowa, located in Floyd County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,615 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Rockford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,485 is below the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Rockford is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $776 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rockford is moderately educated. 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rockford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50468 1,615 $63,485 $139,600 $776 2.7% 38.8% 74.1%