50468 ZIP Code — Rockford, IA

Floyd County, Iowa

ZIP code 50468 is located in Rockford, Iowa, within Floyd County. It covers approximately 98.63 square miles and serves a population of 1,553 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50468

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $126,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($64,464) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50468 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,553
population
98.63
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50468 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50468

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50468. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Rockford Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
50653 Marble Rock (6.1 mi) 50471 Rudd (8.3 mi) 50458 Nora Springs (9.2 mi) 50636 Greene (11.1 mi) 50435 Floyd (11.7 mi) 50469 Rockwell (12.1 mi) 50401 Mason City (14 mi) 50616 Charles City (14.2 mi) 50605 Aredale (14.2 mi) 50464 Plymouth (15.8 mi) 50475 Sheffield (17.1 mi) 50477 Swaledale (19 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,553
Population density 16 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 067
Geography
Land area 98.63 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 43.0388
Longitude -92.9465
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 641
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 34.0% 46.9% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 44.2% 32.2% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 16.7% 16.6% 21.5%
Over $200k 5.1% 4.3% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,553
Population
16
People per sq mi
41.7
Median age
$64,464
Median household income
$42,285
Per capita income
$126,100
Median home value
$759
Median monthly rent
77.1%
Home ownership
11.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
573
Housing units
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
41
Under 5
37
45
5–9
40
48
10–14
42
65
15–19
58
47
20–24
42
103
25–34
92
116
35–44
104
95
45–54
84
40
55–59
35
70
60–64
63
81
65–74
72
41
75–84
37
29
85+
26
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1833621.6%
18 and over1,21778.4%
65 and over28618.4%
Median age41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%
Two or more races 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,49294.6%
Two or more races442.8%
Hispanic or Latino241.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native140.9%
Other race30.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 34.0% 46.9% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 44.2% 32.2% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 16.7% 16.6% 21.5%
Over $200k 5.1% 4.3% 5.0%
Under $10k 1.4%
$10k–$15k 1.9%
$15k–$25k 3.4%
$25k–$35k 7.0%
$35k–$50k 16.7%
$50k–$75k 29.0%
$75k–$100k 11.4%
$100k–$150k 14.8%
$150k–$200k 2.5%
$200k+ 11.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.4%
$10k–$15k1.9%
$15k–$25k3.4%
$25k–$35k7.0%
$35k–$50k16.7%
$50k–$75k29.0%
$75k–$100k11.4%
$100k–$150k14.8%
$150k–$200k2.5%
$200k+11.9%
Median income$64,464

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.6%
$50k–$100k 27.7%
$100k–$150k 11.9%
$150k–$200k 8.9%
$200k–$300k 18.0%
$300k–$500k 7.3%
$500k–$1M 11.3%
$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$126,100
Median rent / month$759
Owner occupied77.1%
Renter occupied22.9%
Vacant11.0%
Single-family detached92.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.0%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)2.38

Year built

Era%
2020 or later2.9%
2010–20191.1%
2000–20097.1%
1990–19997.9%
1980–19894.9%
1970–197913.1%
1960–19697.6%
1950–19597.8%
1940–19493.6%
1939 or earlier44.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom4.6%
2 bedrooms18.8%
3 bedrooms44.6%
4 bedrooms22.9%
5+ bedrooms9.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.9%
1 vehicle17.9%
2 vehicles34.2%
3 or more44.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas59.0%
Electricity15.0%
Propane / LP gas24.6%
Wood0.8%
No fuel used0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family36657.1%
Cohabiting couple507.8%
Male householder, no spouse12018.7%
Female householder, no spouse10516.4%
Households with children under 1815123.6%
Households with seniors (65+)19330.1%
Average household size2.42

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.6%27.0%
Married52.2%55.9%
Separated1.0%1.0%
Widowed5.5%7.2%
Divorced9.6%8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%
Some HS, no diploma 4.9%
HS graduate 33.4%
Some college, no degree 20.7%
Associate's degree 20.5%
Bachelor's degree 14.4%
Graduate / professional 5.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.4%
Bachelor's or higher19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool5315.3%
Kindergarten51.4%
Elementary school14140.6%
High school10931.4%
College / grad school3911.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.6%
Agriculture & mining 14.4%
Manufacturing 14.3%
Retail trade 9.4%
Transportation & utilities 7.8%
Professional & management 7.2%
Finance & real estate 7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%
Wholesale trade 3.8%
Other services 2.9%
Construction 2.5%
Public administration 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.2%
Service13.4%
Sales & office20.3%
Natural resources & construction5.2%
Production & transportation21.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector78.9%
Government13.8%
Self-employed7.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.6%
Carpool2.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk9.9%
Work from home9.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)23.4

Poverty

All people 11.3%
Under 18 years 29.8%
18 and over 6.2%
Married-couple families 2.2%
Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security29.8%
Retirement income32.3%
Supplemental Security4.7%
Cash public assistance1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP7.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.9%
High blood pressure33.7%
High cholesterol33.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma9.1%
Arthritis25.5%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease6.7%
Cancer7.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.8%
Binge drinking20.7%
No physical activity23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.5%
Depression17.2%
Fair or poor health12.3%
Poor mental health12.9%
Poor physical health9.5%
No health insurance8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.5%
Visited dentist69.1%
Cholesterol screening89.4%
Teeth loss12.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1008.2%
Disability%
Any disability13.5%
Under 182.7%
18–64 years12.9%
65 and over28.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance74.2%
Public insurance40.5%
No insurance3.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,47595.0%
Spanish60.4%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander30.2%
Other languages30.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,54599.5%
Born in same state1,54399.4%
Born in different state1,37488.5%
Foreign born20.1%
Naturalized citizen80.5%
Not a US citizen562.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1499.6%
French1368.8%
Arab1308.4%
Polish996.4%
AncestryCount%
Dutch171.1%
English140.9%
German120.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.3%
Internet access91.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50468

What city is ZIP code 50468 in?

ZIP code 50468 is primarily assigned to Rockford, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50468 in?

ZIP code 50468 falls within Floyd County, Iowa.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50468?

The median home value in ZIP code 50468 is $126,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 50468?

ZIP code 50468 has an estimated population of 1,553 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50468?

The median household income in ZIP code 50468 is $64,464, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50468 in?

ZIP code 50468 observes the CST timezone.

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