61068 ZIP Code — Rochelle, IL
Ogle County, Illinois
ZIP code 61068 is located in Rochelle, Illinois, within Ogle County. It covers approximately 120.65 square miles and serves a population of 14,862 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815/779.
About ZIP code 61068
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $64,828. 32% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
14,862
population
120.65
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61068 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61068
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61068. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Rochelle | Acceptable |
| Rochelle | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
61049 Lindenwood (5.7 mi)
60129 Esmond (7 mi)
61015 Chana (8.8 mi)
60150 Malta (9 mi)
61052 Monroe Center (10.4 mi)
61006 Ashton (10.4 mi)
61020 Davis Junction (10.4 mi)
60553 Steward (11.5 mi)
60111 Clare (11.9 mi)
60146 Kirkland (12.5 mi)
60530 Lee (13 mi)
61084 Stillman Valley (13 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 14,862 |
| Population density | 123 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 141 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 120.65 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.9623 |
| Longitude | -89.0482 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 815/779 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.2% | 39.0% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.4% | 36.1% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.5% | 21.2% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 3.7% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
14,862
Population
123
People per sq mi
39.0
Median age
$64,828
Median household income
$31,509
Per capita income
$153,900
Median home value
$854
Median monthly rent
60.1%
Home ownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
10.8%
Unemployment
3,884
Housing units
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
365
Under 5
358
467
5–9
460
484
10–14
476
675
15–19
663
631
20–24
621
803
25–34
789
876
35–44
861
884
45–54
870
556
55–59
547
482
60–64
473
703
65–74
691
351
75–84
345
217
85+
214
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,273 | 22.0% |
| 18 and over | 11,589 | 78.0% |
| 65 and over | 2,521 | 17.0% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.5%
Two or more races
11.3%
Hispanic or Latino
10.9%
Other race
2%
Black or African American
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Asian
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,099 | 72.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,885 | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,815 | 10.9% |
| Other race | 335 | 2% |
| Black or African American | 328 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 158 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.2% | 39.0% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.4% | 36.1% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.5% | 21.2% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 3.7% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
6.1%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
8.8%
$25k–$35k
7.6%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
16.5%
$75k–$100k
15.1%
$100k–$150k
20.9%
$150k–$200k
4.2%
$200k+
5.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.2% |
| $200k+ | 5.0% |
| Median income | $64,828 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.2%
$50k–$100k
13.2%
$100k–$150k
31.7%
$150k–$200k
19.1%
$200k–$300k
26.3%
$300k–$500k
6.4%
$500k–$1M
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $153,900 |
| Median rent / month | $854 |
| Owner occupied | 60.1% |
| Renter occupied | 39.9% |
| Vacant | 5.4% |
| Single-family detached | 72.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.9% |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.75 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.3% |
| 3 or more | 22.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 71.7% |
| Electricity | 21.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,362 | 40.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 480 | 8.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,147 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,913 | 32.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,587 | 26.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,878 | 31.8% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.5% | 26.6% |
| Married | 42.7% | 39.6% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 12.1% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 20.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.8%
Some HS, no diploma
6.4%
HS graduate
29.9%
Some college, no degree
27.9%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
13.3%
Graduate / professional
7.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 214 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 241 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,572 | 39.4% |
| High school | 1,046 | 26.2% |
| College / grad school | 919 | 23.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.6%
Retail trade
15.5%
Manufacturing
15.3%
Transportation & utilities
10.4%
Professional & management
8.0%
Construction
6.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Other services
3.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.6%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Public administration
1.4%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.0% |
| Service | 14.8% |
| Sales & office | 18.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.1% |
| Production & transportation | 24.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.9% |
| Government | 13.9% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.7% |
| Carpool | 7.4% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 5.6% |
| Other means | 2.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.8 |
Poverty
All people
9.7%
Under 18 years
11.8%
18 and over
9.1%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
16.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.8% |
| Retirement income | 24.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| High blood pressure | 32.4% |
| High cholesterol | 32.8% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 24.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.4% |
| Binge drinking | 15.5% |
| No physical activity | 26.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.5% |
| Depression | 17.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 14.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.1% |
| Visited dentist | 62.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 15.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,052 | 9.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 15.9% |
| 65 and over | 33.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.6% |
| Public insurance | 37.5% |
| No insurance | 8.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,139 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 882 | 6.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 852 | 6.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,766 | 92.6% |
| Born in same state | 13,536 | 91.1% |
| Born in different state | 11,227 | 75.5% |
| Foreign born | 230 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,096 | 7.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 396 | 36.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,232 | 15% |
| French | 1,295 | 8.7% |
| Arab | 396 | 2.7% |
| Polish | 378 | 2.5% |
| English | 316 | 2.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 146 | 1% |
| Norwegian | 112 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 9 | 0.1% |
| German | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.7% |
| Internet access | 89.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61068
What city is ZIP code 61068 in?
ZIP code 61068 is primarily assigned to Rochelle, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61068 in?
ZIP code 61068 falls within Ogle County, Illinois.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61068?
The median home value in ZIP code 61068 is $153,900.
Does ZIP code 61068 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 61068 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 61068?
ZIP code 61068 has an estimated population of 14,862 residents, with a density of 123 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 61068?
The median household income in ZIP code 61068 is $64,828, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 61068 in?
ZIP code 61068 observes the CST timezone.