City

Rockford, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Mercer County  ·  Ohio

👥2,719Population
💰$71,938Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$158,400Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓26.8%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 76% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.2% Female 44.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.2%Other: 2.8%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.2%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads26.8% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 76% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (1%)
HS Graduate837 (46.8%)
Some College245 (13.7%)
Associates209 (11.7%)
Bachelors142 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree336 (18.8%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 46.8%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad46.8%
Some College13.7%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.8%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.8%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,938 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$158,400 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$823/mo
Total Housing Units1,226
Vacant Units185

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
67%
About Rockford, OH

Rockford is a city in Ohio, located in Mercer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,719 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

Economically, Rockford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,938 is near the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Rockford is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $158,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $823 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rockford is moderately educated. 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.7%).

Rockford, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio.

ZIP Codes in Rockford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45882 2,719 $71,938 $158,400 $823 1.2% 26.8% 84.8%