61073 ZIP Code — Roscoe, IL

Winnebago County, Illinois

ZIP code 61073 is located in Roscoe, Illinois, within Winnebago County. It covers approximately 27.94 square miles and serves a population of 20,567 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61073

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 $220,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $98,585. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 31% 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 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61073 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

20,567

population

27.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61073 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61073

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61073. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Roscoe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61011 Caledonia (3.6 mi) 61080 South Beloit (4 mi) 61115 Machesney Park (4.3 mi) 61103 Rockford (7.2 mi) 61114 Rockford (7.8 mi) 61072 Rockton (8 mi) 61065 Poplar Grove (8.4 mi) 61107 Rockford (9.5 mi) 61101 Rockford (10.2 mi) 53511 Beloit (11 mi) 53525 Clinton (11 mi) 61108 Rockford (11.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	20,567
Population density	736 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	201

Geography
Land area	27.94 sq mi
Water area	0.59 sq mi
Latitude	42.4208
Longitude	-88.9905
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	19.8%	45.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	31.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	37.1%	19.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.2%	4.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

20,567

Population

736

People per sq mi

38.2

Median age

$98,585

Median household income

$42,937

Per capita income

$220,800

Median home value

$1,224

Median monthly rent

81.5%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

6,025

Housing units

37.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

825

Under 5

800

731

5–9

709

880

10–14

854

716

15–19

695

522

20–24

507

1,058

25–34

1,028

1,281

35–44

1,244

1,552

45–54

1,506

602

55–59

585

648

60–64

629

968

65–74

940

557

75–84

541

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,864	28.5%
18 and over	14,703	71.5%
65 and over	3,195	15.5%
Median age	38.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.9%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Black or African American 3.4%

Asian 2.1%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	18,187	84.9%
Two or more races	1,056	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	862	4%
Black or African American	739	3.4%
Asian	455	2.1%
Other race	130	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.8%	45.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	31.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	37.1%	19.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.2%	4.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 5.3%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k+ 12.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	5.3%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	21.7%
$150k–$200k	15.7%
$200k+	12.2%
Median income	$98,585

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%

$50k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 24.0%

$200k–$300k 38.6%

$300k–$500k 13.5%

$500k–$1M 7.9%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$220,800
Median rent / month	$1,224
Owner occupied	81.5%
Renter occupied	18.5%
Vacant	2.9%
Single-family detached	83.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	27.4%
1990–1999	20.6%
1980–1989	17.5%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	2.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	15.6%
3 bedrooms	45.8%
4 bedrooms	28.4%
5+ bedrooms	8.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	19.2%
2 vehicles	49.8%
3 or more	29.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	91.9%
Electricity	5.7%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Wood	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,543	63.6%
Cohabiting couple	435	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,041	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,119	15.7%
Households with children under 18	2,952	41.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,107	29.5%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.4%	21.8%
Married	60.6%	62.0%
Separated	0.2%	0.7%
Widowed	2.1%	4.6%
Divorced	10.6%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 23.5%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 22.4%

Graduate / professional 14.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	37.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	298	5.6%
Kindergarten	239	4.5%
Elementary school	2,386	44.9%
High school	1,442	27.1%
College / grad school	947	17.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Manufacturing 19.5%

Retail trade 12.7%

Professional & management 8.6%

Construction 6.6%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Public administration 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Other services 3.3%

Information 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.0%
Service	11.7%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 6.9%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 8.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.0%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	4.9%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	23.2%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	10.5%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	8.1%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	71.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	9.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,071	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.0%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	6.9%
65 and over	25.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.9%
Public insurance	26.2%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	18,942	92.1%
Spanish	348	1.8%
Other Indo-European	161	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	114	0.6%
Other languages	59	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,611	95.4%
Born in same state	19,459	94.6%
Born in different state	13,684	66.5%
Foreign born	152	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	956	4.6%
Not a US citizen	828	86.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3,054	14.8%
Italian	2,495	12.1%
Polish	867	4.2%
Arab	863	4.2%
Dutch	100	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	75	0.4%
English	61	0.3%
Irish	20	0.1%
German	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	97.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61073

What city is ZIP code 61073 in?

ZIP code 61073 is primarily assigned to Roscoe, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61073 in?

ZIP code 61073 falls within Winnebago County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61073 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 61073 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 61073?

ZIP code 61073 has an estimated population of 20,567 residents, with a density of 736 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61073?

The median household income in ZIP code 61073 is $98,585, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61073?

The median home value in ZIP code 61073 is $220,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 61073 in?

ZIP code 61073 observes the CST timezone.