Rockwood
Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania

Rockwood is a borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, with 843 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,837 ft (560 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Black, 1.9 miles SE.
- 843residents (2020 Census)
- 1,837 ftelevation · 560 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 2,524 / sq mipopulation density
- 15557ZIP code
About Rockwood
Rockwood is a borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 850 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Metropolitan Statistical Area, and located due north of Pennsylvania's highest peak, Mount Davis, which significantly constricts land travel routing south of the municipality.
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Living in Rockwood
- Median household income
- $52,000
- Median home value
- $90,600
- Median rent
- $625/mo
- Median age
- 42.2
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Rockwood had 843 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 843 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,524 per sq mi (975 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rockwood at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 843 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.33 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,837 ft (560 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9158° N, 79.1573° W |
| ZIP code | 15557 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4265736 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rockwood
- Black1.9 mi SE
- New Centerville2.6 mi NW
- Milford2.9 mi N
- Casselman3.5 mi SW
- Garrett6.2 mi SE
- Middlecreek7.1 mi NW
- Upper Turkeyfoot7.2 mi W
- Somerset7.5 mi NE
- Summit7.8 mi SE
- Brothersvalley9.4 mi E
- Elk Lick9.6 mi S
- Meyersdale9.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rockwood
What county is Rockwood in?
Rockwood is in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Rockwood, PA?
843 people lived in Rockwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rockwood, PA?
The ZIP code of Rockwood is 15557.
What is the elevation of Rockwood?
1,837 feet (560 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rockwood?
Black (1.9 mi), New Centerville (2.6 mi), Milford (2.9 mi), Casselman (3.5 mi), Garrett (6.2 mi).
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