61072 ZIP Code — Rockton, IL

Winnebago County, Illinois

ZIP code 61072 is located in Rockton, Illinois, within Winnebago County. It covers approximately 52.35 square miles and serves a population of 11,077 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61072

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $218,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $108,681. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61072 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

11,077

population

52.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61072 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61072

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61072. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rockton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61024 Durand (7.2 mi) 61080 South Beloit (7.5 mi) 61101 Rockford (7.6 mi) 61103 Rockford (8 mi) 61073 Roscoe (8 mi) 61115 Machesney Park (8.2 mi) 53511 Beloit (8.7 mi) 61088 Winnebago (10.7 mi) 61011 Caledonia (11.5 mi) 61114 Rockford (12.1 mi) 61107 Rockford (12.7 mi) 61063 Pecatonica (12.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,077
Population density	212 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	201

Geography
Land area	52.35 sq mi
Water area	1.08 sq mi
Latitude	42.4377
Longitude	-89.1466
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	28.5%	45.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	31.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	38.2%	19.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.2%	4.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

11,077

Population

212

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$108,681

Median household income

$46,232

Per capita income

$218,300

Median home value

$839

Median monthly rent

85.7%

Home ownership

5.0%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

3,724

Housing units

33.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

224

Under 5

239

339

5–9

362

392

10–14

419

382

15–19

408

276

20–24

295

461

25–34

492

750

35–44

801

775

45–54

828

443

55–59

473

410

60–64

438

573

65–74

612

287

75–84

306

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,399	21.7%
18 and over	8,678	78.3%
65 and over	1,870	16.9%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.9%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Asian 1.3%

Black or African American 1%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	10,383	90.9%
Two or more races	372	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	346	3%
Asian	144	1.3%
Black or African American	111	1%
Other race	67	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.5%	45.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	31.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	38.2%	19.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.2%	4.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 2.0%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 13.2%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 25.9%

$150k–$200k 14.5%

$200k+ 13.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	2.0%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	13.2%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	25.9%
$150k–$200k	14.5%
$200k+	13.2%
Median income	$108,681

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 22.0%

$200k–$300k 44.7%

$300k–$500k 13.8%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$218,300
Median rent / month	$839
Owner occupied	85.7%
Renter occupied	14.3%
Vacant	2.6%
Single-family detached	82.0%
Large apartment buildings	3.9%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	28.5%
1990–1999	19.3%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	8.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	15.1%
3 bedrooms	48.6%
4 bedrooms	25.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	21.6%
2 vehicles	46.4%
3 or more	31.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	81.8%
Electricity	8.3%
Propane / LP gas	8.5%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.9%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,847	67.5%
Cohabiting couple	191	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	461	10.9%
Female householder, no spouse	718	17.0%
Households with children under 18	1,496	35.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,272	30.2%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.4%	22.4%
Married	66.0%	62.4%
Separated	0.7%	0.3%
Widowed	2.1%	6.6%
Divorced	6.7%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 29.2%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 19.5%

Graduate / professional 13.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.2%
Bachelor's or higher	33.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	121	4.7%
Kindergarten	120	4.7%
Elementary school	1,061	41.2%
High school	845	32.8%
College / grad school	427	16.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.9%

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Retail trade 12.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Professional & management 7.0%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Other services 4.7%

Public administration 4.5%

Construction 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Information 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.4%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	25.1%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	11.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.6%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 5.0%

Under 18 years 2.6%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 14.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.1%
Retirement income	28.7%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	22.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	69.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	526	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.7%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	3.6%
65 and over	34.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.9%
Public insurance	27.6%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,614	95.8%
Spanish	79	0.7%
Other Indo-European	18	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.0%
Other languages	48	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,802	97.5%
Born in same state	10,782	97.3%
Born in different state	7,369	66.5%
Foreign born	20	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	275	2.5%
Not a US citizen	215	78.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,415	12.8%
Italian	1,294	11.7%
Polish	484	4.4%
Arab	378	3.4%
English	151	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	108	1%
Irish	26	0.2%
German	23	0.2%
Norwegian	21	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	96.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61072

What city is ZIP code 61072 in?

ZIP code 61072 is primarily assigned to Rockton, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61072 in?

ZIP code 61072 falls within Winnebago County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61072 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 61072 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61072?

The median household income in ZIP code 61072 is $108,681, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 61072?

ZIP code 61072 has an estimated population of 11,077 residents, with a density of 212 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61072?

The median home value in ZIP code 61072 is $218,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 61072 in?

ZIP code 61072 observes the CST timezone.