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Rockvale, TN
Census-designated place in Rutherford County, Tennessee.
Population
1,611
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
381
ZIP codes
0
Rockvale and its ZIP codes
Rockvale at a glance
- Rockvale is about 2.2 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $86,404 a year, 24% more than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $449,500 (57% above Tennessee).
Local data for Rockvale, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rockvale, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,404
Poverty rate
14.7%
Median home value
$449,500
Homeownership
98.9%
Bachelor's or higher
46.2%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
45.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (173), French Americans (169), Mexican Americans (73).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rutherford County. PPP loans are for Rockvale.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,586
148,438 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,345
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $5,678 per person
How people get to work
Rockvale, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.7%
Average one-way commute: 45.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rockvale, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
831
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,067
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
57.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rockvale, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Rockvale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChristianaCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 8.9 |
| EaglevilleCity | 7.7 mi | 3.2 |
| MurfreesboroCity | 9.3 mi | 64.5 |
| UnionvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9 |
| SmyrnaTown | 13 mi | 34.1 |
| Chapel HillTown | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| Bell BuckleTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| NolensvilleTown | 15 mi | 10.4 |
| WalterhillCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3 |
| La VergneCity | 18 mi | 24.7 |
| ShelbyvilleCity | 18 mi | 19.3 |
| WartraceTown | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| BrentwoodCity | 20 mi | 42.2 |
| FranklinCity | 21 mi | 44.5 |
| Spring HillCity | 22 mi | 29.2 |
| Thompson's StationTown | 23 mi | 23.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rockvale, TN in?
- Rockvale is in Rutherford County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Rockvale, TN?
- About 1,611 people live in Rockvale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rockvale?
- Nearby places include Christiana (6.7 mi), Eagleville (7.7 mi), Murfreesboro (9.3 mi), Unionville (11 mi), Smyrna (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023