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Rockdale, IL
Village in Will County, Illinois.
Population
2,553
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,809
ZIP codes
0
Rockdale and its ZIP codes
Rockdale at a glance
- Rockdale is about 7.9 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,135 a year, 29% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $188,300 (28% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,256 a month.
Local data for Rockdale, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rockdale, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,135
Poverty rate
25.8%
Median home value
$188,300
Median rent
$1,256/mo
Homeownership
46.2%
Bachelor's or higher
13.7%
Median age
27.0
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,254), Irish Americans (429), Polish Americans (242).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Will County. PPP loans are for Rockdale.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,418
267,868 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,456
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.9B
FY 2026, $5,636 per person
How people get to work
Rockdale, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.9%
- Carpooled13.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked12.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rockdale, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,341
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,026
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
38.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rockdale, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.0%
U.S. 33.3% +12.7 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.2%
U.S. 11.1% +6.1 pts
Crime in Rockdale
Rockdale Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 203
- per 100,000 people · 79% of the IL rate
- Property crime
- 203
- per 100,000 people · 13% of the IL rate
Cities near Rockdale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JolietCity | 2.2 mi | 66.3 |
| Preston HeightsCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.2 |
| Crest HillCity | 4.5 mi | 9 |
| ShorewoodVillage | 4.7 mi | 8.1 |
| SunnylandCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Ingalls ParkCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.1 |
| RidgewoodCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Crystal LawnsCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.7 |
| FairmontCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.4 |
| ElwoodVillage | 6.4 mi | 13.6 |
| ChannahonVillage | 7.1 mi | 16.6 |
| MinookaVillage | 7.6 mi | 9.5 |
| Bonnie BraeCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.2 |
| LockportCity | 8.1 mi | 11.7 |
| RomeovilleVillage | 9.3 mi | 19.3 |
| Lockport HeightsCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rockdale, IL in?
- Rockdale is in Will County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Rockdale, IL?
- About 2,553 people live in Rockdale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rockdale?
- Nearby places include Joliet (2.2 mi), Preston Heights (2.7 mi), Crest Hill (4.5 mi), Shorewood (4.7 mi), Sunnyland (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023