| ZIP Code | 61072 |
|---|---|
| City | Rockton |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Winnebago County |
| Area Code | 815 |
| Elevation | 717 ft |
| Latitude | 42.442354 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.138457 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17201 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.65 |
| Below Poverty | 5.1% ▼ 49% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.5% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 36% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 2,031 (27.9%) |
| Some College | 896 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 1,036 (14.2%) |
| Bachelors | 819 (11.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,489 (34.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,604 ▲ 34% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $225,100 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $982/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,333 |
| Vacant Units | 58 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,333 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 58 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
ZIP code 61072 is located in Rockton, Illinois, within Winnebago County. With a population of 11,342, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.7 years. Economically, 61072 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $102,604 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61072 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $225,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $982 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 61072 is primarily White (86.34%). Residents are well-educated — 45.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.1%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61072 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 61072 in Rockton, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,342 residents, a median household income of $102,604, and a median home value of $225,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.