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Rockford, MI
City in Kent County, Michigan.
Population
6,218
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,929
ZIP codes
0
Rockford and its ZIP codes
Rockford at a glance
- Rockford is about 11 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $107,121 a year, 47% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $334,400 (44% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,111 a month.
Local data for Rockford, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rockford, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$107,121
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$334,400
Median rent
$1,111/mo
Homeownership
77.2%
Bachelor's or higher
54.2%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,543), Irish Americans (951), Polish Americans (834).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kent County. PPP loans are for Rockford.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,799
417,408 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,492
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$7.39B
FY 2026, $11,238 per person
How people get to work
Rockford, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.5%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home23.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rockford, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
472
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
555
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 14°F
38.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rockford, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Rockford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NorthviewCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 10.3 |
| Cedar SpringsCity | 6.5 mi | 2 |
| CannonsburgCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.4 |
| SpartaVillage | 7.6 mi | 2.5 |
| Comstock ParkCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 3.9 |
| Sand LakeVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Kent CityVillage | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Forest HillsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 49.3 |
| East Grand RapidsCity | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| Grand RapidsCity | 13 mi | 44.8 |
| PiersonVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| CasnoviaVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| WalkerCity | 15 mi | 24.6 |
| KentwoodCity | 16 mi | 20.9 |
| GreenvilleCity | 16 mi | 6.3 |
| BeldingCity | 17 mi | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rockford, MI in?
- Rockford is in Kent County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Rockford, MI?
- About 6,218 people live in Rockford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rockford?
- Nearby places include Northview (5.9 mi), Cedar Springs (6.5 mi), Cannonsburg (7 mi), Sparta (7.6 mi), Comstock Park (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023