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Pecatonica, IL
Village in Winnebago County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61063.
Population
2,024
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,577
ZIP codes
1
Pecatonica and its ZIP codes
Pecatonica at a glance
- Pecatonica is about 6.9 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $73,162 a year, 12% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,900 (45% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,038 a month.
Local data for Pecatonica, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pecatonica, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,162
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$143,900
Median rent
$1,038/mo
Homeownership
80.4%
Bachelor's or higher
23.3%
Median age
48.1
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (756), Irish Americans (391), Swedish Americans (162).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Winnebago County. PPP loans are for Pecatonica.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,286
125,716 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,188
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.51B
FY 2026, $8,797 per person
PPP loans
$4.43M
166 loans, 553 jobs reported
How people get to work
Pecatonica, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pecatonica, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
784
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
585
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 11°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pecatonica, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
ZIP codes in Pecatonica
1 in or overlapping Pecatonica. Population shown
Cities near Pecatonica
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Westlake VillageCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.9 |
| RidottVillage | 6.2 mi | 0.1 |
| WinnebagoVillage | 6.5 mi | 1.9 |
| DavisVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.4 |
| DurandVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.9 |
| German ValleyVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Rock CityVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.1 |
| DakotaVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Lake SummersetCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| Leaf RiverVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| AdelineVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| ByronCity | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| FreeportCity | 14 mi | 11.9 |
| BaileyvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Willow LakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| CedarvilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pecatonica, IL in?
- Pecatonica is in Winnebago County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Pecatonica, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pecatonica include 61063.
- What is the population of Pecatonica, IL?
- About 2,024 people live in Pecatonica, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pecatonica?
- Nearby places include Westlake Village (3.5 mi), Ridott (6.2 mi), Winnebago (6.5 mi), Davis (8.5 mi), Durand (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023