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Rochelle, IL
City in Ogle County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61068.
Population
9,529
Land area
13.8sq mi
People per sq mi
693
ZIP codes
1
Rochelle and its ZIP codes
Rochelle at a glance
- Rochelle is about 3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 231st most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $66,307 a year, 20% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,300 (38% below Illinois) and median rent is $985 a month.
Local data for Rochelle, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rochelle, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,307
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$164,300
Median rent
$985/mo
Homeownership
53.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,390), German Americans (1,909), Irish Americans (1,282).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ogle County. PPP loans are for Rochelle.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,844
14,427 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,984
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$368M
FY 2026, $7,100 per person
How people get to work
Rochelle, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.1%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rochelle, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
545
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
140
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 12°F
36.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rochelle, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
ZIP codes in Rochelle
1 in or overlapping Rochelle. Population shown
Cities near Rochelle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HillcrestVillage | 4.2 mi | 3.5 |
| StewardVillage | 4.6 mi | 0.1 |
| CrestonVillage | 5 mi | 1.1 |
| KingsCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.2 |
| AshtonVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.7 |
| LeeVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| MaltaVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.6 |
| HolcombCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Monroe CenterVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| ShabbonaVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Franklin GroveVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Davis JunctionVillage | 14 mi | 4.2 |
| Stillman ValleyVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| DeKalbCity | 15 mi | 17.5 |
| ComptonVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Paw PawVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rochelle, IL in?
- Rochelle is in Ogle County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Rochelle, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rochelle include 61068.
- What is the population of Rochelle, IL?
- About 9,529 people live in Rochelle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rochelle?
- Nearby places include Hillcrest (4.2 mi), Steward (4.6 mi), Creston (5 mi), Kings (7.1 mi), Ashton (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023