City

Rockwood, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Somerset County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥3,430Population
💰$59,833Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$123,900Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓28.6%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 40% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 0%Asian: 0.9%Other: 0.9%Race
White96.5%
Hispanic1.1%
Black0.0%
Asian0.9%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 40% above avg
No HS Diploma31 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,177 (52.7%)
Some College185 (8.3%)
Associates200 (9%)
Bachelors217 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree422 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 52.7%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad52.7%
Some College8.3%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,833 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$123,900 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$697/mo
Total Housing Units2,001
Vacant Units631

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Rockwood, PA

Rockwood is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Somerset County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,430 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.8 years.

Economically, Rockwood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,833 is below the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Rockwood is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $697 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rockwood is moderately educated. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.53%).

Rockwood, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Rockwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15557 3,430 $59,833 $123,900 $697 6.9% 28.6% 82.5%