City

Rockford, MI

2 ZIP codes  ·  Kent County  ·  Michigan

👥39,680Population
💰$112,932Median HH Income▲ 48% above avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$347,700Median Home Value▲ 25% above avg
🎓59.5%College Grads▲ 54% above avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.3%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic3.8%
Black0.7%
Asian0.6%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty3.7% ▼ 63% below avg
College Grads59.5% ▲ 54% above avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma161 (0.6%)
HS Graduate4,484 (17.6%)
Some College2,040 (8%)
Associates3,645 (14.3%)
Bachelors2,485 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree12,709 (49.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 17.6%Some College: 8%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 49.8%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad17.6%
Some College8.0%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate49.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.6%Renter: 9.5%Tenure
Owner90.6%
Renter9.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$112,932 ▲ 48% above avg
Median Home Value$347,700 ▲ 25% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,251/mo
Total Housing Units15,070
Vacant Units448

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
58%
About Rockford, MI

Rockford is a city in Michigan, located in Kent County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 39,680 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Rockford is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $112,932 is above the national average. Approximately 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Rockford is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $347,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,251 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rockford is well-educated. 59.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.18%).

Rockford, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Rockford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49341 39,680 $112,932 $347,700 $1,251 4.6% 59.5% 90.6%