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Pecatonica, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61063

Winnebago County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,132
21/sq mi
$84,276
Median income
$174,100
Median home value
24.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pecatonica pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61063 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61063 covers 197.7 square miles in Pecatonica, Winnebago County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,132 residents on file, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61063 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 61063

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pecatonica, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61063.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 61063?

45.0

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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

How ZIP 61063 ranks nationally

Pecatonica, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$84,276 Top 33% higher than 67% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.2%

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

Owner 78.1%
Renter 21.9%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 61063 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61063 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61063 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 61063 ranks #3 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
61077 Seward, IL 73 5.1 mi
61088 Winnebago, IL 6,020 5.6 mi
61067 Ridott, IL 811 6.7 mi
61024 Durand, IL 2,620 9.1 mi
61019 Davis, IL 3,550 9.5 mi
61039 German Valley, IL 802 9.4 mi
61070 Rock City, IL 1,130 9.7 mi
61079 Shirland, IL 188 11.3 mi

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Pop: 28,550
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Pop: 28,333
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Related Areas

Winnebago County Pecatonica, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61063 in? ▼
ZIP code 61063 (Pecatonica) is located in Winnebago County, Illinois. Winnebago County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/winnebago-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61063? ▼
ZIP code 61063 in Pecatonica, IL has a population of 4,132 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61063? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61063 is $84,276, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61063? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61063 is $174,100, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61063? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61063 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61063? ▼
ZIP code 61063 has 84 business establishments employing approximately 526 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61063? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61063 are: Construction (13), Other services (except public administration) (13), Retail trade (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61063? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61063 increased by 13.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 73%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61063? ▼
In ZIP code 61063, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 61063? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61063 is 27.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61063? ▼
In ZIP code 61063, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61063? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61063 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.