City

Rock Falls, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Whiteside County  ·  Illinois

👥13,482Population
💰$57,909Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$104,900Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.7%Hispanic: 15.6%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White80.7%
Hispanic15.6%
Black0.6%
Asian0.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma92 (1%)
HS Graduate3,096 (34.9%)
Some College1,567 (17.7%)
Associates1,332 (15%)
Bachelors1,158 (13%)
Graduate Degree1,632 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad34.9%
Some College17.7%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.9%Renter: 25.2%Tenure
Owner74.9%
Renter25.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,909 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$104,900 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$752/mo
Total Housing Units6,612
Vacant Units770

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
57%
About Rock Falls, IL

Rock Falls is a city in Illinois, located in Whiteside County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,482 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Rock Falls is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,909 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Rock Falls is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $752 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rock Falls is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rock Falls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61071 13,482 $57,909 $104,900 $752 4.4% 31.4% 74.9%