City

Rockwell City, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Calhoun County  ·  Iowa

👥3,176Population
💰$69,464Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$136,800Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓32.9%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.7% Female 42.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.7%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 3.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3%Race
White88.7%
Hispanic3.2%
Black3.5%
Asian0.3%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
30%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads32.9% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.9%)
HS Graduate686 (31.3%)
Some College428 (19.5%)
Associates338 (15.4%)
Bachelors248 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree474 (21.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 19.5%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad31.3%
Some College19.5%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.5%Renter: 20.5%Tenure
Owner79.5%
Renter20.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,464 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$136,800 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$760/mo
Total Housing Units1,378
Vacant Units287

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
59%
About Rockwell City, IA

Rockwell City is a city in Iowa, located in Calhoun County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,176 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Rockwell City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,464 is near the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Rockwell City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $136,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $760 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rockwell City is moderately educated. 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rockwell City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50579 3,176 $69,464 $136,800 $760 1.9% 32.9% 79.5%