City

Rockford, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Blount County  ·  Tennessee

👥3,533Population
💰$66,490Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$225,000Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓27.6%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.4%Hispanic: 7.9%Black: 5.3%Other: 3.4%Race
White83.4%
Hispanic7.9%
Black5.3%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads27.6% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma53 (2.1%)
HS Graduate1,167 (46.1%)
Some College347 (13.7%)
Associates267 (10.5%)
Bachelors258 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree441 (17.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 46.1%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad46.1%
Some College13.7%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.4%Renter: 31.7%Tenure
Owner68.4%
Renter31.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,490 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$225,000 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$811/mo
Total Housing Units1,608
Vacant Units186

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
63%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Rockford, TN

Rockford is a city in Tennessee, located in Blount County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,533 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Rockford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,490 is near the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Rockford is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $225,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $811 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rockford is moderately educated. 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.39%).

Rockford, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Rockford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37853 3,533 $66,490 $225,000 $811 1.9% 27.6% 68.4%