City

Rolfe, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pocahontas County  ·  Iowa

👥751Population
💰$59,018Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$78,000Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓28.5%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊16.5%Unemployment▲ 237% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.7% Female 42.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 2.3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.9%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic2.3%
Asian0.4%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads28.5% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment16.5% ▲ 237% above avg
HS Graduate174 (35.9%)
Some College78 (16.1%)
Associates95 (19.6%)
Bachelors68 (14%)
Graduate Degree70 (14.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 19.6%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
HS Grad35.9%
Some College16.1%
Associates19.6%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84%Renter: 16.1%Tenure
Owner84.0%
Renter16.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
39%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,018 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$78,000 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$563/mo
Total Housing Units449
Vacant Units125

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
71%
About Rolfe, IA

Rolfe is a city in Iowa, located in Pocahontas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 751 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Rolfe is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,018 is below the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Rolfe is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $78,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $563 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rolfe is moderately educated. 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rolfe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50581 751 $59,018 $78,000 $563 16.5% 28.5% 84.0%