City

Rockdale, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Milam County  ·  Texas

👥8,457Population
💰$52,292Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$169,900Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓24.1%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.6%Hispanic: 30.4%Black: 4.9%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.6%Race
White62.6%
Hispanic30.4%
Black4.9%
Asian0.2%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads24.1% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma116 (2.1%)
HS Graduate2,364 (43.2%)
Some College1,111 (20.3%)
Associates561 (10.3%)
Bachelors416 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree899 (16.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 20.3%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad43.2%
Some College20.3%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,292 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$169,900 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$978/mo
Total Housing Units4,184
Vacant Units499

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Rockdale, TX

Rockdale is a city in Texas, located in Milam County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,457 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Rockdale is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,292 is below the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Rockdale is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $978 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rockdale is less-educated. 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (62.6%).

Rockdale, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Rockdale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76567 8,457 $52,292 $169,900 $978 4.0% 24.1% 77.1%