Rockford
City in Kent County, Michigan

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.
- 6,142residents (2020 Census)
- 702 ftelevation · 214 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.4 km²
- 1,905 / sq mipopulation density
- 49341ZIP code
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.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Rockford weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Rockford
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Rockford
- Median household income
- $107,121
- Median home value
- $334,400
- Median rent
- $1,111/mo
- Median age
- 38.5
Do you know Rockford? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Rockford special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Rockford
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Rockford Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Rockford, MI population
Rockford had 6,142 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,142 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,905 per sq mi (735 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rockford at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Kent County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,142 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.22 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.1368° N, 85.5546° W |
| ZIP code | 49341 |
| Official website | rockford.mi.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2669080 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rockford
- Cedar Springs5.8 mi N
- Cannonsburg7.0 mi SE
- Northview7.1 mi S
- Sparta8.0 mi W
- Comstock Park8.9 mi SW
- Sand Lake10.6 mi N
- Kent City11.5 mi NW
- Forest Hills12.6 mi S
- Pierson13.0 mi N
- Grand Rapids13.2 mi S
- Casnovia13.3 mi NW
- East Grand Rapids13.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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).
Last updated: