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Rockford, IA
City in Floyd County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 50468.
Population
839
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,348
ZIP codes
1
Rockford and its ZIP codes
Rockford at a glance
- Rockford is about 23 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,428 a year, 13% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,600 (55% below Iowa) and median rent is $831 a month.
Local data for Rockford, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rockford, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,428
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$94,600
Median rent
$831/mo
Homeownership
78.3%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (273), Irish Americans (99), Dominican Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Floyd County. PPP loans are for Rockford.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,852
5,573 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,852
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $7,722 per person
PPP loans
$3.7M
227 loans, 416 jobs reported
How people get to work
Rockford, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.6%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rockford, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
553
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
87
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 9°F
37.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rockford, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
ZIP codes in Rockford
1 in or overlapping Rockford. Population shown
Cities near Rockford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RuddCity | 5.6 mi | 1.1 |
| Nora SpringsCity | 7 mi | 2.2 |
| RosevilleCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 3.7 |
| Marble RockCity | 7.4 mi | 0.8 |
| DoughertyCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| PortlandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| FloydCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Rock FallsCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| GreeneCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| RockwellCity | 13 mi | 3 |
| Mason CityCity | 14 mi | 28.2 |
| Charles CityCity | 14 mi | 6.1 |
| OrchardCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| AredaleCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| PlymouthCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| BurchinalCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rockford, IA in?
- Rockford is in Floyd County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Rockford, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rockford include 50468.
- What is the population of Rockford, IA?
- About 839 people live in Rockford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rockford?
- Nearby places include Rudd (5.6 mi), Nora Springs (7 mi), Roseville (7.3 mi), Marble Rock (7.4 mi), Dougherty (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023