| ZIP Code | 61073 |
|---|---|
| City | Roscoe |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Winnebago County |
| Area Code | 815 |
| Elevation | 765 ft |
| Latitude | 42.423752 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.993888 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17201 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.6 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.79 |
| Below Poverty | 4.9% ▼ 51% below avg |
| College Grads | 51.4% ▲ 33% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 84 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,836 (22.5%) |
| Some College | 1,465 (11.6%) |
| Associates | 1,742 (13.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,558 (12.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,925 (39.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,534 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $228,900 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,355/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,397 |
| Vacant Units | 225 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,397 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 225 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
ZIP code 61073 is located in Roscoe, Illinois, within Winnebago County. With a population of 20,008, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.6 years. Economically, 61073 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,534 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61073 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $228,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,355 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 61073 is primarily White (86.05%). Residents are well-educated — 51.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.9%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61073 stands at 4.6%, which is near the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 61073 in Roscoe, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 20,008 residents, a median household income of $104,534, and a median home value of $228,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.