61071 ZIP Code
Rock Falls, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 61071 |
| City/Town: | Rock Falls |
| County: | Whiteside |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,766 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,478 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,650 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,546 |
| Median Home Value: | $102,700 |
| Land Area: | 72.5 sq miles
187.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.9 sq miles
4.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.7247, -89.6989 |
Population Information (61071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,766 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,834 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,932 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 879 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 662 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,041 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 770 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 893 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,564 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,471 | 10.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,889 | 13.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 864 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,198 | 8.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,487 | 10.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 739 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 309 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (61071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $102,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $787 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,546 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,865 | 89.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 681 | 10.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,308 | 73.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,557 | 26.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (61071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,521 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 337 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 675 | 7.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,659 | 38.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,127 | 22.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,126 | 11.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,022 | 10.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 575 | 6.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (61071 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,478 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,137 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $73,397 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,650 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (61071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,019 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,720 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 299 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,975 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,602 | 83.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 843 | 12.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 275 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (61071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,059 | 87.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 71 | 0.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 30 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 36 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 398 | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,172 | 8.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,459 | 10.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,118 | 15.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,708 | 12.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 322 | 2.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 12 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 76 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (61071 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 302 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 287 | 4.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 796 | 13.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 431 | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 889 | 15.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,002 | 17.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 740 | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 942 | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 295 | 5.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 181 | 3.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (61071 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,418 | 80.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 562 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 48 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 62 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 21 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 335 | 5.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (61071 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 127 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 403 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,533 | 22.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 155 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 841 | 12.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 426 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 24 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 183 | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 346 | 5.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,804 | 26.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 447 | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 225 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 206 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (61071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (61071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,896 | 93.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,772 | 63.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,099 | 44.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 798 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (61071 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,309 | 73.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,075 | 35.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,545 | 26.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 267 | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 99 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,104 | 18.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (61071 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,447 | 83.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 40 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 99 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 369 | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 162 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 71 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 196 | 3.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 162 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (61071 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 118 | 1.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 257 | 3.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 460 | 7.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 373 | 5.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,285 | 19.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,067 | 16.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,106 | 16.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 485 | 7.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,395 | 21.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (61071 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 209 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 780 | 11.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,400 | 21.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,015 | 46.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,045 | 16.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 97 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (61071 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,753 | 81.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 270 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 689 | 11.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 32 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 5 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 107 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 9 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (61071 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 365 | 6.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,913 | 32.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,197 | 37.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,390 | 23.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (61071 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 455 | 10.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,641 | 38.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 859 | 19.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 628 | 14.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 523 | 12.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 186 | 4.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 7 | 0.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 9 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (61071 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,100 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $522 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $787 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.38 |
Households (61071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,865 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,366 | 40.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 840 | 14.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,272 | 21.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,692 | 28.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,732 | 29.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,892 | 32.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.33 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (61071 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,498 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,947 | 35.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,585 | 47.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 238 | 4.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 645 | 11.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,469 | 26.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (61071 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,038 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 321 | 10.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 116 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,318 | 43.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 722 | 23.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 561 | 18.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (61071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,633 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 962 | 9.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,694 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,840 | 13.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 60 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 924 | 50.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 856 | 46.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (61071 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,354 | 89.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,311 | 9.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 896 | 68.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 390 | 29.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 65 | 5.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 25 | 1.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (61071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,391 | 97.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 95 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 375 | 394.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 375 | 394.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 375 | 394.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 7 | 7.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 25 | 26.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 309 | 325.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 11 | 11.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (61071 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,887 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,800 | 91.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,087 | 8.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 971 | 7.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 65 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 51 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (61071 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,865 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,342 | 91.1% | 89.4% |
Rock Falls, IL61071