| City: | Rochelle, Illinois |
| City Alias: | Kings |
| Names to Avoid: | Flag Center, Flagg, Hillcrest |
| Counties: | Ogle County[Primary] Dekalb County Lee County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:40:14 AM |
| Population: | 14,653 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 815 / 779 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 41.9623, -89.0482 |
| Land Area: | 120.651 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 61068 has 14,653 residents and 5,734 households (average 2.53 persons per household). The median age is 37.7 years, slightly younger than the state (38.8) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.0%). Largest groups are White (72.1%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.6%, which is much higher than the state average (18.2%).
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| 2020 Population: | 14,653Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 15,076Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 14,856Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 121.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $69,840Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 5,734Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $164,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.53Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.10Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 15,246 | 15,032 | 14,998 | 14,916 | 14,816 | 14,616 | 14,468 | 14,289 | 14,246 | 14,194 | 14,609 | 14,862 | 15,076 |
| Decennial Census | 14,858 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 14,653 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.7
Male Median Age: 36.5
Female Median Age: 38.9
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 476 | 487 | 566 | 516 | 504 | 496 | 473 | 470 | 412 | 443 | 441 | 521 | 456 | 371 | 253 | 194 | 136 | 110 |
| Female | 458 | 438 | 512 | 508 | 450 | 481 | 471 | 429 | 409 | 434 | 454 | 505 | 482 | 385 | 346 | 230 | 170 | 166 |
| Total | 934 | 925 | 1,078 | 1,024 | 954 | 977 | 944 | 899 | 821 | 877 | 895 | 1,026 | 938 | 756 | 599 | 424 | 306 | 276 |
| White: | 10,566 | 62.69% |
| Black: | 314 | 1.86% |
| Hispanic:* | 3,905 | 23.17% |
| Asian: | 102 | 0.61% |
| American Indian: | 182 | 1.08% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1,786 | 10.60% |
| Total: | 16,855 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 7,325 | 49.99% | 36.5 years |
| Females: | 7,328 | 50.01% | 38.9 years |
| Total: | 14,653 | 100% | 37.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 13,685 | 90.77% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 55 | 0.36% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 543 | 3.60% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 793 | 8.86% |
| Total Population: | 15,076 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 13,740 | 91.14% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 1,336 | 8.86% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $69,840, which is far less than the state median ($81,702), is up $19,090 (37.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,638. Family households earn a median of $85,432 versus $38,509 for nonfamily households (a difference of $46,923). By gender, male median income is $53,880 and female is $41,534, which is considerably lower than the state female median ($56,381), with a current gap of $12,346 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 68.3%, which is above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.8%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (32.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,750 | $50,482 | $47,912 | $48,239 | $47,816 | $48,418 | $51,002 | $54,797 | $55,202 | $55,829 | $58,841 | $64,828 | $69,840 |
| Median Family Income | $61,557 | $61,259 | $59,875 | $61,136 | $60,121 | $57,870 | $62,510 | $66,103 | $66,652 | $68,170 | $74,634 | $81,852 | $85,432 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $32,205 | $35,082 | $28,831 | $28,904 | $26,073 | $24,987 | $26,401 | $29,706 | $30,530 | $30,969 | $31,424 | $33,809 | $38,509 |
| Median Male Income | $43,542 | $44,758 | $43,929 | $44,132 | $44,477 | $45,691 | $45,964 | $47,376 | $47,024 | $48,464 | $50,622 | $51,470 | $53,880 |
| Median Female Income | $30,366 | $29,834 | $30,718 | $31,455 | $31,964 | $32,156 | $34,447 | $33,490 | $34,963 | $34,263 | $36,404 | $40,586 | $41,534 |
| Employed: | 7,613 | 62.31% |
| Unemployed: | 735 | 6.02% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 3,869 | 31.67% |
| Total: | 12,217 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 2,435 | 31.98% |
| Service: | 1,168 | 15.34% |
| Sales and Office: | 1,307 | 17.17% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 778 | 10.22% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1,925 | 25.29% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 7,613 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $164,900, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $21,000 (14.59%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $40,200. The median gross rent is $955, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $278 (41.06%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $180. Of occupied housing, owners make up 62.17% (60.66% with a mortgage, 39.34% free-and-clear) and renters 37.83% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.79%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $143,900 | $144,200 | $144,100 | $134,500 | $125,900 | $122,800 | $120,100 | $122,300 | $124,700 | $126,600 | $140,200 | $153,900 | $164,900 |
| Less than $500: | 224 | 10.10% |
| $500 to $999: | 987 | 44.52% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 779 | 35.14% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 37 | 1.67% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 100 | 4.51% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 90 | 4.06% |
| Total: | 2,217 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $677 | $685 | $715 | $712 | $688 | $713 | $744 | $764 | $775 | $805 | $840 | $854 | $955 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 2,210 | 37.71% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 1,433 | 24.45% |
| Renter Occupied: | 2,217 | 37.83% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 5,860 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 5,860 | 94.21% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 360 | 5.79% |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,220 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 4,727 | 76.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 1,333 | 21.43% |
| Other Units: | 160 | 2.57% |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,220 | 100% |
In 2023, 19.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (37.20%). High school or higher is 86.50%, which is generally lower than the state rate (90.30%). The uninsured rate is 6.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 6.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 5.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.40 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (38.11%). College enrollment is 25.61%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 576 | 5.85% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 750 | 7.62% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 3,116 | 31.67% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,480 | 25.20% |
| Associate's degree: | 1,014 | 10.30% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,240 | 12.60% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 664 | 6.75% |
| Total: | 9,840 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 8,514 | 86.52% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 1,904 | 19.35% |
| Private Insurance: | 10,653 | 61.34% |
| Public Insurance: | 5,697 | 32.80% |
| No Insurance: | 1,017 | 5.86% |
| Total: | 17,367 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 16,350 | 94.14% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 12.0% | 12.4% | 13.2% | 11.5% | 8.6% | 7.7% | 8.0% | 6.2% | 7.0% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 163 | 4.04% |
| Kindergarten: | 204 | 5.06% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,537 | 38.11% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,096 | 27.18% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,033 | 25.61% |
| Total: | 4,033 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 367 | 9.10% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 2,837 | 70.34% |
ZIP Code 61068 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 350 business establishments, employing about 6,970 people with an annual payroll of $343,054,000. USPS data shows 5,872 residential mailboxes and 409 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 5,872Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 409Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 6,492Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 5,054Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 591Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 350Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $89,111,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $343,054,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 6,970Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 61068 is located in Ogle County, Illinois, within the Rochelle, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40300) and Illinois's 14th and 16th Congressional Districts. This Micro area has a population of 51,536 people, about 28.43% of whom live in ZIP Code 61068. It covers 120.651 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.159 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Rochelle, ILSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 40300Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 51,536Source: Census |
| MSA: | Rockford, IL MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 120.651 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.159 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 14,16Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1597.6, 7917.49 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1764746Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Rochelle city; IllinoisSource: Census |
ZIP Code 61068 is part of 3 school districts, including: Rochelle Community Consolidated District 231 (Grades PK thru 08), Rochelle Township High School District 212 (Grades 09 thru 12) and Kings Consolidated School District 144 (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 8th). There are 8 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 October 1, 2025.