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Rockton, IL
Village in Winnebago County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61072.
Population
7,974
Land area
6.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,162
ZIP codes
1
Rockton and its ZIP codes
Rockton at a glance
- Rockton is about 5.1 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 266th most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $119,058 a year, 43% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $235,400 (11% below Illinois) and median rent is $914 a month.
Local data for Rockton, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rockton, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$119,058
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$235,400
Median rent
$914/mo
Homeownership
81.0%
Bachelor's or higher
38.4%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,834), Mexican Americans (861), Irish Americans (832).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Winnebago County. PPP loans are for Rockton.
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
$2.5B
FY 2026, $8,797 per person
How people get to work
Rockton, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rockton, 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
80° / 11°F
37.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rockton, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Rockton
1 in or overlapping Rockton. Population shown
Cities near Rockton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South BeloitCity | 2.7 mi | 6.2 |
| RoscoeVillage | 3.2 mi | 10.3 |
| Machesney ParkVillage | 5.7 mi | 12.7 |
| Beloit, WICity | 7.8 mi | 17.4 |
| Loves ParkCity | 8.7 mi | 16.3 |
| ArgyleCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.9 |
| CaledoniaVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| Shopiere, WICensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Candlewick LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| TimberlaneVillage | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| DurandVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| RockfordCity | 13 mi | 65.3 |
| Clinton, WIVillage | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Poplar GroveVillage | 13 mi | 7.9 |
| Westlake VillageCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Hanover, WICensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rockton, IL in?
- Rockton is in Winnebago County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Rockton, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rockton include 61072.
- What is the population of Rockton, IL?
- About 7,974 people live in Rockton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rockton?
- Nearby places include South Beloit (2.7 mi), Roscoe (3.2 mi), Machesney Park (5.7 mi), Beloit, WI (7.8 mi), Loves Park (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023