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Roscoe, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61073

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

20,052
283/sq mi
$102,064
Median income
$239,100
Median home value
38.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Roscoe pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
283
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61073 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61073 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Roscoe, Winnebago County, Illinois, with 20,052 residents across 70.8 square miles, a density of 283 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61073 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,064 (27% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $44,255. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.9%. Housing costs here run $239,100 for a typical home value (25% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,441 a month; 80.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Winnebago County, letting you compare 61073 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 61073

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roscoe, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61073.

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 61073, Roscoe, 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

20,052

Population

70.8

Area (sq mi)

283

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 61073?

38.8

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 85.5%
African American 2.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%

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?

$102,064

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$44,255

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61073 ranks nationally

Roscoe, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,064 Top 18% higher than 82% 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 62.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.0%

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

What does housing look like?

7,587

Total Housing Units

7,465

Occupied Units

122

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.3%
Renter 19.7%

$239,100

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$1,441

Median Rent

1993

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

+8.9%

YoY Change (2024)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61073 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.3% 124
2021 +11.5% 138
2022 +12.9% 156
2023 +11.6% 174
2024 +8.9% 189

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 379 business establishments in ZIP 61073, employing approximately 4,423 people with a combined annual payroll of $201,232,000.

379

Businesses

4,423

Employees

$201.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 42 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 40 10.6%
Construction 38 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 31 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 30 7.9%
Manufacturing 29 7.7%
Finance and insurance 26 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 5.8%
Wholesale trade 21 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 5.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 13 3.4%
Information 4 1.1%
Educational services 3 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 61073 vs 61080 →

ZIP 61073 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 61073 ranks #6 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 61073 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 61073 ranks #3 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
61080 South Beloit, IL 10,599 3.8 mi
61115 Machesney Park, IL 23,180 4.6 mi
61111 Loves Park, IL 23,492 6.2 mi
61011 Caledonia, IL 2,945 4.8 mi
61114 Rockford, IL 15,776 8.0 mi
61107 Rockford, IL 30,439 9.8 mi
61103 Rockford, IL 24,578 7.1 mi
61072 Rockton, IL 11,797 7.7 mi
53511 Beloit, WI 48,929 9.8 mi
53525 Clinton, WI 4,052 11.1 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 Roscoe, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61073 in? ▼
ZIP code 61073 (Roscoe) 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 61073? ▼
ZIP code 61073 in Roscoe, IL has a population of 20,052 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61073? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61073 is $102,064, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61073? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61073 is $239,100, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61073? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61073 is White at 85.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61073? ▼
ZIP code 61073 has 379 business establishments employing approximately 4,423 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61073? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61073 are: Retail trade (42), Other services (except public administration) (40), Construction (38). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61073? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61073 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. 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 61073? ▼
In ZIP code 61073, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.0% 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 61073? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61073 is 27.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61073? ▼
In ZIP code 61073, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61073? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61073 is 4.9% 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.