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Rockford, IN
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Indiana.
Population
761
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
891
ZIP codes
0
Rockford and its ZIP codes
Rockford at a glance
- Rockford is about 4.7 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $115,917, 61% above the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $250,400 (15% above Indiana).
Local data for Rockford, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rockford, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$115,917
Poverty rate
2.0%
Median home value
$250,400
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
36.6%
Median age
47.6
Average commute
16.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (291), Irish Americans (51), Italian Americans (46).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Rockford.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,968
22,138 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,272
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$255M
FY 2026, $5,483 per person
How people get to work
Rockford, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.6%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 16.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rockford, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
392
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
147
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near Rockford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SeymourCity | 2.7 mi | 13.3 |
| CortlandCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.7 |
| ReddingtonCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.9 |
| JonesvilleTown | 5.2 mi | 0.1 |
| AzaliaCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.1 |
| HaydenCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.5 |
| WaynesvilleCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Mineral SpringsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| WalesboroCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| ElizabethtownTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| ScipioCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Country Squire LakesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| BrownstownTown | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| Bethel VillageCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| FreetownCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| CrothersvilleTown | 13 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rockford, IN in?
- Rockford is in Jackson County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Rockford, IN?
- About 761 people live in Rockford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rockford?
- Nearby places include Seymour (2.7 mi), Cortland (4.1 mi), Reddington (4.5 mi), Jonesville (5.2 mi), Azalia (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023