ZIP Code 61072
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Rockton · Winnebago County · Illinois
- Population
- 11,797
- Median income
- $104,938
- Median home value
- $237,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.2%
- Land area
- 136.1 sq mi
87/sq mi
▲ 38% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.4
Chicago
ZIP code 61072 in Rockton, Illinois has a population of 11,797. The median household income is $104,938, which is 38% above the national average. Median home value is $237,600, 15% below the US average. 36.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 61072 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 136.1 square miles in Rockton, Winnebago County, Illinois. The area is home to 11,797 residents, producing a population density of 87 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 61072 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61072 sits at $104,938 (31% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $45,010. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $237,600 (24% above the state average) with median rent at $976 per month, and 83.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61072 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Winnebago County, so you can benchmark 61072 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 61072
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$45,010
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 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?
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
$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.
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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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