61063 ZIP Code — Pecatonica, IL

Winnebago County, Illinois

ZIP code 61063 is located in Pecatonica, Illinois, within Winnebago County. It covers approximately 74.54 square miles and serves a population of 4,144 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61063

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $147,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,136. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61063 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,144

population

74.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61063 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61063

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61063. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pecatonica	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61088 Winnebago (3.5 mi) 61067 Ridott (6.9 mi) 61024 Durand (8.2 mi) 61019 Davis (8.5 mi) 61101 Rockford (9.9 mi) 61070 Rock City (10 mi) 61039 German Valley (10.1 mi) 61047 Leaf River (11.1 mi) 61102 Rockford (11.3 mi) 61072 Rockton (12.9 mi) 61018 Dakota (13 mi) 61010 Byron (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,144
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	201

Geography
Land area	74.54 sq mi
Water area	0.46 sq mi
Latitude	42.3181
Longitude	-89.3399
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	815

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.4%	45.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	43.6%	31.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	19.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.5%	4.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,144

Population

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$86,136

Median household income

$41,279

Per capita income

$147,600

Median home value

$1,123

Median monthly rent

87.1%

Home ownership

3.7%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

1,476

Housing units

22.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

115

Under 5

103

147

5–9

131

123

10–14

109

197

15–19

176

102

20–24

218

25–34

195

285

35–44

254

337

45–54

301

135

55–59

120

118

60–64

105

189

65–74

168

129

75–84

116

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	975	23.5%
18 and over	3,169	76.5%
65 and over	781	18.8%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.3%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Black or African American 0.6%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,867	90.3%
Two or more races	224	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	140	3.3%
Black or African American	25	0.6%
Other race	20	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.4%	45.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	43.6%	31.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	19.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.5%	4.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 27.5%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	27.5%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$86,136

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.3%

$50k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 35.7%

$150k–$200k 23.7%

$200k–$300k 15.8%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,600
Median rent / month	$1,123
Owner occupied	87.1%
Renter occupied	12.9%
Vacant	2.5%
Single-family detached	88.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	9.5%
1980–1989	3.6%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	14.6%
1950–1959	15.3%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	30.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	19.7%
3 bedrooms	50.1%
4 bedrooms	27.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	24.4%
2 vehicles	43.4%
3 or more	28.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.0%
Electricity	7.3%
Propane / LP gas	24.1%
Wood	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	875	53.2%
Cohabiting couple	137	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	255	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	379	23.0%
Households with children under 18	457	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	583	35.4%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	19.0%
Married	53.4%	52.6%
Separated	0.3%	0.1%
Widowed	4.9%	10.6%
Divorced	10.8%	17.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 33.4%

Some college, no degree 29.7%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 18.2%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	22.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	149	12.2%
Kindergarten	22	1.8%
Elementary school	412	33.9%
High school	301	24.7%
College / grad school	333	27.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Manufacturing 17.1%

Retail trade 12.0%

Construction 8.6%

Professional & management 7.8%

Agriculture & mining 6.0%

Wholesale trade 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Public administration 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Other services 1.8%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	15.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.6%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.7%
Work from home	14.7%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 3.7%

Under 18 years 2.1%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 5.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.1%
Retirement income	27.9%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	70.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	322	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	5.4%
65 and over	39.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.4%
Public insurance	28.4%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	10.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,926	94.7%
Spanish	19	0.5%
Other Indo-European	19	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,140	99.9%
Born in same state	4,113	99.3%
Born in different state	3,305	79.8%
Foreign born	27	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.1%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	951	22.9%
French	460	11.1%
Arab	450	10.9%
Polish	194	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	125	3%
Norwegian	27	0.7%
Irish	14	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	91.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61063

What city is ZIP code 61063 in?

ZIP code 61063 is primarily assigned to Pecatonica, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61063 in?

ZIP code 61063 falls within Winnebago County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61063 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 61063 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61063 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 61063 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61063?

The median home value in ZIP code 61063 is $147,600.

Does ZIP code 61063 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 61063 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 61063 in?

ZIP code 61063 observes the CST timezone.