PlainZIP

Rochelle, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61068

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

14,858
49/sq mi
$73,214
Median income
$171,300
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
49
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61068 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61068 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rochelle, Ogle County, Illinois, home to 14,858 residents across 304.5 square miles, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61068 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,214 (9% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $35,487. Local economic indicators show a 7.4% poverty rate alongside 7.1% unemployment. 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.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 61068 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Ogle County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 61068

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochelle, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61068.

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 61068, Rochelle, 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

14,858

Population

304.5

Area (sq mi)

49

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61068?

37.7

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

9.4%

Foreign-Born

White 72.9%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%

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?

$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

How ZIP 61068 ranks nationally

Rochelle, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,214 Top 48% higher than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

Owner 64.1%
Renter 35.9%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 61068 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 61068 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 61068 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 61068 ranks #6 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
60113 Creston, IL 337 5.2 mi
61043 Holcomb, IL 131 7.8 mi
61049 Lindenwood, IL 585 7.2 mi
60553 Steward, IL 782 8.6 mi
61015 Chana, IL 946 7.7 mi
60129 Esmond, IL 242 7.7 mi
61006 Ashton, IL 1,759 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ogle County

61010 standard
Byron, IL
Pop: 8,032
61061 standard
Oregon, IL
Pop: 7,009
61054 standard
Mount Morris, IL
Pop: 3,973
61064 standard
Polo, IL
Pop: 3,868
61084 standard
Stillman Valley, IL
Pop: 3,175
61020 standard
Davis Junction, IL
Pop: 3,108

Related Areas

Ogle County Rochelle, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61068 in? ▼
ZIP code 61068 (Rochelle) is located in Ogle County, Illinois. Ogle County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ogle-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61068? ▼
ZIP code 61068 in Rochelle, IL has a population of 14,858 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61068? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61068 is $73,214, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61068? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61068 is $171,300, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61068? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61068 is White at 72.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61068? ▼
ZIP code 61068 has 350 business establishments employing approximately 6,970 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61068? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61068 are: Retail trade (54), Other services (except public administration) (41), Accommodation and food services (39). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61068? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61068 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 71%. 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 61068? ▼
In ZIP code 61068, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 61068? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61068 is 22.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61068? ▼
In ZIP code 61068, approximately 64.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61068? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61068 is 7.4% 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.