ZIP Code 61073
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Roscoe · Winnebago County · Illinois
- Population
- 20,052
- Median income
- $102,064
- Median home value
- $239,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 38.0%
- Land area
- 70.8 sq mi
283/sq mi
▲ 34% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.8
Chicago
ZIP code 61073 in Roscoe, Illinois has a population of 20,052. The median household income is $102,064, which is 34% above the national average. Median home value is $239,100, 14% below the US average. 38.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 61073 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 70.8 square miles in Roscoe, Winnebago County, Illinois. The area is home to 20,052 residents, producing a population density of 283 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 61073 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61073 sits at $102,064 (27% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $44,255. The poverty rate stands at 4.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $239,100 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $1,441 per month, and 80.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61073 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Winnebago County, so you can benchmark 61073 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 61073
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61073.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
42 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
37 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 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 61073, Roscoe, 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
20,052
Population
70.8
Area (sq mi)
283
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61073?
38.8
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
4.5%
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?
$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
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?
7,587
Total Housing Units
7,465
Occupied Units
122
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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