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Rock Rapids city, IA

ZIP 51246 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 51246

51246 has a population of 4,075 with a median age of 38.5 yrs (51.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.3%+53% vs US avg
x
Black
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-97% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.6%-75% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
31.6%+43% vs US avg
x
18–64
52.8%-14% vs US avg
x
65+
15.7%-4% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.0%-64% vs US avg
x
High school
42.6%+63% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.0%+11% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
21.4%-37% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
60.3%+25% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.3%-25% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.6%-26% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.8%
x
Diversity Index
11/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
4.2%-64% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.8%+100% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.3%-28% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.8%-19% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.5%-44% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
49.2%+748% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanDutchIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 51246

Poverty Rate
4.2%-64% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.3%-28% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.8%+100% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.5%-44% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.8%-19% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.9%-63% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
4.4%-62% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
49.2%+748% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,075
Median age38.5
Poverty rate4.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.3%
Hispanic4.6%
Black0.1%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born27.8%