| ZIP Code | 61063 |
|---|---|
| City | Pecatonica |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Winnebago County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 737 ft |
| Latitude | 42.319457 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.340712 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17201 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.5 yrs ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 4.0% ▼ 60% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.6% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.7% ▲ 37% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 55 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 938 (32.2%) |
| Some College | 388 (13.3%) |
| Associates | 497 (17%) |
| Bachelors | 264 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 773 (26.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,063 ▲ 15% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $155,200 ▼ 44% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,079/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,811 |
| Vacant Units | 107 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,811 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 107 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 61063 is located in Pecatonica, Illinois, within Winnebago County. With a population of 4,257, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.5 years. Economically, 61063 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $88,063 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61063 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $155,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,079 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 17% since 2019.
The population of 61063 is primarily White (90.79%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.0%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61063 stands at 6.7%, which is above the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 61063 in Pecatonica, IL is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,257 residents, a median household income of $88,063, and a median home value of $155,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.