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 Moderate-density area
- $104,938
- Median income Above-median income area
- $237,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61072 (Rockton, IL) rose +8.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 178.2 in 2023 to 193.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,010. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.5% and unemployment is 2.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $237,600 (24% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 83.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $976.
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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Winnebago County, so 61072 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 61072?
41.4
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
2.2%
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?
$104,938
Median Household Income
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$45,010
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61072 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Rockton, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$104,938 Top 16% higher than 84% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,374housing units
4,374
Total Housing Units
4,213
Occupied Units
161
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$237,600
Median Home Value
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 53511
Beloit (53511)
48,929 residents
- 61103
Rockford (61103)
24,578 residents
- 61111
Loves Park (61111)
23,492 residents
- 61115
Machesney Park (61115)
23,180 residents
- 61101
Rockford (61101)
21,593 residents
- 61073
Roscoe (61073)
20,052 residents
- 61072 11,797
Rockton (61072)
11,797 residents
- 61024 2,620
Durand (61024)
2,620 residents
- 61079 188
Shirland (61079)
188 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61072 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61072 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61072
Rockton (61072)
$104,938 median income
- 61073
Roscoe (61073)
$102,064 median income
- 61115
Machesney Park (61115)
$75,363 median income
- 61024
Durand (61024)
$70,750 median income
- 53511
Beloit (53511)
$67,067 median income
- 61111
Loves Park (61111)
$61,393 median income
- 61103
Rockford (61103)
$51,161 median income
- 61079
Shirland (61079)
$46,367 median income
- 61101
Rockford (61101)
$46,163 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61072, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,797 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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