ZIP Code 61063 in Pecatonica, IL

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Pecatonica, Illinois
Counties:Winnebago County[Primary]
Stephenson County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:09:18 AM
Population:3,901 [See All]
Area Codes:779 / 815
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:42.3181, -89.3399
Land Area:74.544 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 61063 has 3,901 residents and 1,605 households (average 2.43 persons per household). The median age is 41.9 years, older than the state (38.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.1% male and 48.9% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.8%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:3,901Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:4,011Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:3,098Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:52.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$84,276Source: Census ACS
Households:1,605Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$174,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.43Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.74Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--3,7724,0954,2604,2484,2584,4664,3124,2604,5034,2364,1514,1444,2574,011
Decennial Census4,132------------------3,901--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 41.9

Male Median Age: 39.8

Female Median Age: 43.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1201311551331009611115595119104143157102105894533
Female103130121117679011811912712212213216612297693650
Total2232612762501671862292742222412262753232242021588183
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:3,61993.83%
Black:401.04%
Hispanic:*1273.29%
Asian:210.54%
American Indian:90.23%
Hawaiian:10.03%
Other:401.04%
Total:3,857100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1,99351.09%39.8 years
Females:1,90848.91%43.8 years
Total:3,901100%41.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:3,98399.30%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:120.30%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:160.40%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.40%
Total Population:4,011100%
Total Native Population:3,99599.60%
Total Foreign-born Population:160.40%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $84,276, which is higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $29,998 (55.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,056. Family households earn a median of $96,389 versus $54,375 for nonfamily households (a difference of $42,014). By gender, male median income is $62,372 and female is $49,410, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $12,962 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 63.5%, which is about the same as the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.0%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (32.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$54,278$55,357$56,216$57,415$60,653$65,930$67,396$69,306$72,220$72,430$82,011$86,136$88,063$84,276
Median Family Income$58,700$60,643$65,357$70,762$71,902$76,409$74,968$77,705$81,228$84,175$89,536$93,883$98,380$96,389
Median NonFamily Income$29,036$29,861$27,500$29,194$32,205$43,409$43,594$34,781$34,405$35,982$34,688$37,708$39,063$54,375
Median Male Income$50,104$48,313$47,946$50,360$51,135$51,059$51,427$49,741$52,976$52,636$57,287$65,577$70,754$62,372
Median Female Income$33,207$32,396$35,339$38,333$46,282$45,609$46,774$47,031$38,542$40,184$43,246$45,736$46,466$49,410
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:1,83557.80%
Unemployed:1825.73%
Not In Labor Force:1,15836.47%
Total:3,175100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:59932.64%
Service:29816.24%
Sales and Office:43523.71%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:21911.93%
Production, transportation, and material moving:28415.48%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,835100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $174,100, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $35,100 (25.25%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $42,000. The median gross rent is $1,116, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $485 (76.86%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $281. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.10% (57.76% with a mortgage, 42.24% free-and-clear) and renters 21.90% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.55%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$139,000$139,800$134,900$134,500$129,700$126,600$124,000$128,800$132,100$135,200$136,000$147,600$155,200$174,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:277.40%
$500 to $999:9526.03%
$1,000 to $1,499:21358.36%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:92.47%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:215.75%
Total:365100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$631$630$724$768$862$807$836$837$835$847$1,021$1,123$1,079$1,116
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):75245.11%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):55032.99%
Renter Occupied:36521.90%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,667100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,66794.45%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):985.55%
Total Housing Units:1,765100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:1,60190.71%
Multi-Family Units:1578.90%
Other Units:70.40%
Total Housing Units:1,765100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 24.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 94.50%, which is well above the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 4.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 3.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.80 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (54.89%). College enrollment is 11.28%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:572.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:993.47%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):99534.89%
Some college, no degree:62721.98%
Associate's degree:38413.46%
Bachelor's degree:56419.78%
Graduate or professional degree:1264.42%
Total:2,852100%
High school or higher:2,69694.53%
Bachelor's degree or higher:69024.19%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:2,89063.52%
Public Insurance:1,30028.57%
No Insurance:3607.91%
Total:4,550100%
Has Health Insurance:4,19092.09%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty4.7%5.1%3.3%4.4%5.5%2.5%4.2%3.9%2.5%2.0%2.6%1.6%1.7%4.3%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:9410.10%
Kindergarten:161.72%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):51154.89%
High school (grades 9-12):20522.02%
College or graduate school:10511.28%
Total:931100%
Early Childhood:11011.82%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):73278.63%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 61063 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 84 business establishments, employing about 526 people with an annual payroll of $27,994,000. USPS data shows 1,275 residential mailboxes and 22 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,275Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:22Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,777Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,256Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:16Source: USPS
# of Businesses:84Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$7,857,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$27,994,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:526Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 61063 is located in Winnebago County, Illinois, within the Rockford, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40420) and Illinois's 16th and 17th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 349,431 people, about 1.12% of whom live in ZIP Code 61063. It covers 74.544 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.459 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Rockford, ILSource: Census
CBSA Number:40420Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:349,431Source: Census
MSA:Rockford, IL MSASource: Census
Land Area:74.544 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.459 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:16,17Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:7917.49, 6933.08 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1758408Source: Census
Place Name:Pecatonica village; IllinoisSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


61064 | | 61062

Schools in ZIP Code 61063


ZIP Code 61063 is in the Pecatonica Community Unit School District 321, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Pecatonica Elem School 721 Reed St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
District: Pecatonica Community Unit School District 321
Pecatonica High School 1300 Main St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
District: Pecatonica Community Unit School District 321
Pecatonica Comm Middle School 1200 Main St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
District: Pecatonica Community Unit School District 321
Berean Baptist Christian School 5626 Safford Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
District: Private SchoolNearby
Our Lady Sacred Heart Academy 3445 Elmwood Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
District: Private SchoolNearby
Boylan Catholic H. S. 4000 Saint Francis Dr
Rockford, IL 61103
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 61063


Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College 1130 South Alpine Road Suite 100
Rockford, IL 61108-3900
Type: Post Secondary
Rockford University 5050 E State St
Rockford, IL 61108-2311
Type: Post Secondary
Highland Community College 2998 W Pearl City Rd
Freeport, IL 61032-9341
Type: Post Secondary
Columbia College - Freeport 2998 West Pearl City Road
Freeport, IL 61032-9341
Type: Post Secondary
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture-Rockford 5485 E State St
Rockford, IL 61108
Type: Post Secondary
Rock Valley College 3301 N Mulford Rd
Rockford, IL 61114-5699
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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