City

Rockwell, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cerro Gordo County  ·  Iowa

👥1,495Population
💰$70,682Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂51.3Median Age
🏠$188,900Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 83% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 1.3%Other: 0.7%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic3.8%
Black1.3%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
17%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 83% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.4%)
HS Graduate414 (39.8%)
Some College117 (11.2%)
Associates124 (11.9%)
Bachelors158 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree224 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 39.8%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad39.8%
Some College11.2%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,682 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$188,900 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$543/mo
Total Housing Units703
Vacant Units57

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
67%
About Rockwell, IA

Rockwell is a city in Iowa, located in Cerro Gordo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,495 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.3 years.

Economically, Rockwell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,682 is near the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Rockwell is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $188,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $543 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rockwell is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.31%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rockwell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50469 1,495 $70,682 $188,900 $543 0.8% 36.7% 83.3%