ZIP Code 61063
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Pecatonica · Winnebago County · Illinois
- Population
- 4,132
- Median income
- $84,276
- Median home value
- $174,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.2%
- Land area
- 197.7 sq mi
21/sq mi
▲ 10% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
Median age 45
Chicago
ZIP code 61063 in Pecatonica, Illinois has a population of 4,132. The median household income is $84,276, which is 10% above the national average. Median home value is $174,100, 37% below the US average. 24.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 61063 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 197.7 square miles in Pecatonica, Winnebago County, Illinois. The area is home to 4,132 residents, producing a population density of 21 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 61063 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61063 sits at $84,276 (5% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $45,748. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 9.0%. On housing, the median home value is $174,100 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $1,116 per month, and 78.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61063 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Winnebago County, so you can benchmark 61063 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 61063
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61063.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61063, Pecatonica, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,132
Population
197.7
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61063?
45.0
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
0.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$84,276
Median Household Income
+5% vs state
$45,748
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
1,765
Total Housing Units
1,667
Occupied Units
98
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$174,100
Median Home Value
-9% vs state
$1,116
Median Rent
1961
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+13.6%
YoY Change (2024)
173
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+73%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61063 have increased 13.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 120 |
| 2021 | +8.1% | 130 |
| 2022 | +9.6% | 142 |
| 2023 | +7.3% | 152 |
| 2024 | +13.6% | 173 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 84 business establishments in ZIP 61063, employing approximately 526 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,994,000.
84
Businesses
526
Employees
$28.0M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 15.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 15.5% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 10.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 7.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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