City

Rock City, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Stephenson County  ·  Illinois

👥1,325Population
💰$83,542Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂52.4Median Age
🏠$173,000Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓45.5%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90%Hispanic: 6.5%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.6%Race
White90.0%
Hispanic6.5%
Asian0.8%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
18%
45–64
29%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads45.5% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate200 (20.9%)
Some College114 (11.9%)
Associates207 (21.7%)
Bachelors153 (16%)
Graduate Degree281 (29.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 20.9%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 21.7%Bachelors: 16%Graduate: 29.4%Edu
HS Grad20.9%
Some College11.9%
Associates21.7%
Bachelors16.0%
Graduate29.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.6%Renter: 10.4%Tenure
Owner89.6%
Renter10.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,542 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$173,000 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$845/mo
Total Housing Units600
Vacant Units91

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
66%
About Rock City, IL

Rock City is a city in Illinois, located in Stephenson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,325 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.4 years.

Economically, Rock City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,542 is near the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Rock City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $173,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $845 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rock City is well-educated. 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.04%).

Rock City, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Rock City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61070 1,325 $83,542 $173,000 $845 4.8% 45.5% 89.6%