Rockford

City in Kent County, Michigan

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Rockford is a city in Kent County, Michigan, with 6,142 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 702 ft (214 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cedar Springs, 5.8 miles N.

About Rockford

Rockford is a city in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 6,177 at the 2020 census.

Located along the Rogue River, the city is part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area and is about 10 miles (16.1 km) north of the city of Grand Rapids.

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Living in Rockford

Median household income
$107,121
Median home value
$334,400
Median rent
$1,111/mo
Median age
38.5
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Rockford, MI population

Rockford had 6,142 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census6,142
Density1,905 per sq mi (735 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Rockford at a glance

StateMichigan (MI)
CountyKent County
TypeCity
Population6,142 (2020)
Land area3.22 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Water area0.07 sq mi (0.17 km²)
Elevation702 ft (214 m)
Coordinates43.1368° N, 85.5546° W
ZIP code49341
Official websiterockford.mi.us
Census code (GEOID)2669080

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Rockford

What county is Rockford in?

Rockford is in Kent County, Michigan.

What is the population of Rockford, MI?

6,142 people lived in Rockford at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Rockford, MI?

The ZIP code of Rockford is 49341.

What is the elevation of Rockford?

702 feet (214 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Rockford?

Cedar Springs (5.8 mi), Cannonsburg (7.0 mi), Northview (7.1 mi), Sparta (8.0 mi), Comstock Park (8.9 mi).

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