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Rockton, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61072

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

11,797
87/sq mi
$104,938
Median income
$237,600
Median home value
36.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rockton pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
87
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61072 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61072 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rockton, Winnebago County, Illinois, home to 11,797 residents across 136.1 square miles, a density of 87 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61072 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,938 (31% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $45,010. Local economic indicators show a 4.5% poverty rate alongside 2.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $237,600 (24% above the state average); renters pay a median of $976 monthly, and 83.6% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 61072, plus 6 more within Winnebago County, give a clearer read than the 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 61072

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rockton, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61072.

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 61072, Rockton, 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

11,797

Population

136.1

Area (sq mi)

87

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61072?

41.4

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 89.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

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?

$104,938

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$45,010

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61072 ranks nationally

Rockton, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$104,938 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,374

Total Housing Units

4,213

Occupied Units

161

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.6%
Renter 16.4%

$237,600

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$976

Median Rent

1990

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

+8.7%

YoY Change (2024)

194

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+94%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61072 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 129
2021 +9.4% 141
2022 +14.8% 162
2023 +9.8% 178
2024 +8.7% 194

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 155 business establishments in ZIP 61072, employing approximately 1,544 people with a combined annual payroll of $94,162,000.

155

Businesses

1,544

Employees

$94.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 32 20.6%
Retail trade 17 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 15 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 14 9.0%
Finance and insurance 12 7.7%
Health care and social assistance 12 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 5.2%
Manufacturing 5 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 5 3.2%
Wholesale trade 4 2.6%
Information 4 2.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 2.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.9%

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 61072 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 61072 ranks #7 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 61072 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 61072 ranks the highest of 9 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
61079 Shirland, IL 188 3.4 mi
61101 Rockford, IL 21,593 7.6 mi
53511 Beloit, WI 48,929 7.2 mi
61103 Rockford, IL 24,578 7.6 mi
61024 Durand, IL 2,620 7.7 mi
61073 Roscoe, IL 20,052 7.7 mi
61115 Machesney Park, IL 23,180 8.1 mi
61111 Loves Park, IL 23,492 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Winnebago County

61107 standard
Rockford, IL
Pop: 30,439
61108 standard
Rockford, IL
Pop: 28,550
61109 standard
Rockford, IL
Pop: 28,333
61103 standard
Rockford, IL
Pop: 24,578
61111 standard
Loves Park, IL
Pop: 23,492
61115 standard
Machesney Park, IL
Pop: 23,180

Related Areas

Winnebago County Rockton, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61072 in? ▼
ZIP code 61072 (Rockton) 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 61072? ▼
ZIP code 61072 in Rockton, IL has a population of 11,797 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61072? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61072 is $104,938, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61072? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61072 is $237,600, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61072? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61072 is White at 89.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61072? ▼
ZIP code 61072 has 155 business establishments employing approximately 1,544 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61072? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61072 are: Construction (32), Retail trade (17), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61072? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61072 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. 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 61072? ▼
In ZIP code 61072, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.2% 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 61072? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61072 is 25.5 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 61072? ▼
In ZIP code 61072, approximately 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61072? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61072 is 4.5% 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.