City

Rockton, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Winnebago County  ·  Illinois

👥11,342Population
💰$102,604Median HH Income▲ 34% above avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$225,100Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓45.5%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.3%Hispanic: 10.1%Black: 0.8%Asian: 1.2%Other: 1.2%Race
White86.3%
Hispanic10.1%
Black0.8%
Asian1.2%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads45.5% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 36% below avg
HS Graduate2,031 (27.9%)
Some College896 (12.3%)
Associates1,036 (14.2%)
Bachelors819 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree2,489 (34.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.9%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 34.2%Edu
HS Grad27.9%
Some College12.3%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate34.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.1%Renter: 16.9%Tenure
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
44%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$102,604 ▲ 34% above avg
Median Home Value$225,100 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$982/mo
Total Housing Units4,333
Vacant Units58

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
53%
About Rockton, IL

Rockton is a city in Illinois, located in Winnebago County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,342 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Rockton is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $102,604 is above the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Rockton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $225,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $982 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rockton is well-educated. 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.34%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rockton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61072 11,342 $102,604 $225,100 $982 3.2% 45.5% 83.1%