ZIP Code 61068
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Rochelle · Ogle County · Illinois
- Population
- 14,858
- Median income
- $73,214
- Median home value
- $171,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.2%
- Land area
- 304.5 sq mi
49/sq mi
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
▼ 38% vs US
higher than 35% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.7
Chicago
ZIP code 61068 in Rochelle, Illinois has a population of 14,858. The median household income is $73,214, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $171,300, 38% below the US average. 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 61068 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 304.5 square miles in Rochelle, Ogle County, Illinois. The area is home to 14,858 residents, producing a population density of 49 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 61068 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61068 sits at $73,214 (9% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $35,487. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $171,300 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $999 per month, and 64.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61068 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ogle County, so you can benchmark 61068 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 61068
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61068.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 establishments
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
34 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 61068, Rochelle, 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
14,858
Population
304.5
Area (sq mi)
49
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61068?
37.7
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
9.4%
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?
$73,214
Median Household Income
-9% vs state
$35,487
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 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?
6,113
Total Housing Units
5,728
Occupied Units
385
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,300
Median Home Value
-11% vs state
$999
Median Rent
1973
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
+3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
171
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+71%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61068 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +71% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.9% | 121 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 135 |
| 2022 | +10.8% | 150 |
| 2023 | +10.8% | 166 |
| 2024 | +3.3% | 171 |
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 350 business establishments in ZIP 61068, employing approximately 6,970 people with a combined annual payroll of $343,054,000.
350
Businesses
6,970
Employees
$343.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 54 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 35 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34 | 9.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 30 | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 2.9% |
| Information | 8 | 2.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 2.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.9% |
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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