City

Rochelle, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Ogle County  ·  Illinois

👥15,076Population
💰$69,840Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$164,900Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 80% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.7%Hispanic: 25.9%Black: 2.7%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3%Race
White67.7%
Hispanic25.9%
Black2.7%
Asian0.6%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
13%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 80% above avg
No HS Diploma227 (2.6%)
HS Graduate2,506 (28.2%)
Some College1,686 (19%)
Associates1,580 (17.8%)
Bachelors1,014 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree1,860 (21%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 28.2%Some College: 19%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad28.2%
Some College19.0%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.2%Renter: 37.8%Tenure
Owner62.2%
Renter37.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,840 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$164,900 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$955/mo
Total Housing Units6,220
Vacant Units360

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Rochelle, IL

Rochelle is a city in Illinois, located in Ogle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,076 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Rochelle is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,840 is near the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Rochelle is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $164,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $955 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rochelle is moderately educated. 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (67.65%).

Rochelle, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Rochelle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61068 15,076 $69,840 $164,900 $955 8.8% 32.4% 62.2%