Zip code 61071: Rock Falls, Illinois

Q: What city is zip code 61071?

61071 is assigned to Rock Falls, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 61071 in?

61071 is mostly in Whiteside County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 61071?

About 13,581 people live in 61071, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 61071?

The median household income in 61071 is $60,508.

Q: What zip codes are near 61071?

The closest zip codes to 61071 are 61037, 61243, 61042, 61081, 61283.

Residential delivery areaWhiteside CountyCentral Time

Population

13,581

Median household income

$61K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$102K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$797/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

72 sq mi

187 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 61071

61071 is a small-town zip code in Rock Falls, Illinois (Whiteside County), covering 72 sq mi of land. About 13,581 people live here, or 187 per square mile. The median resident is 40.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $60,508 a year, 25% below the national median of $80,734. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $102,300, or 1.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $797 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.1 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; transportation and moving goods; and healthcare.

How 61071 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans8.7%
83rd
U.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%332nd of 1,342 in IL
Poverty rate18.1%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%203rd of 1,339 in IL
Housing vacancy11.3%
76th
U.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%466th of 1,338 in IL
Residents 65 and older20.1%
74th
U.S. 17.2% · IL 17%612th of 1,342 in IL
Homeownership rate75.8%
69th
U.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%890th of 1,338 in IL
Income inequality (Gini)0.458
68th
U.S. 0.483 · IL 0.481236th of 1,336 in IL
Healthcare workers10.4%
64th
U.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%543rd of 1,340 in IL
Median age40.5
61st
U.S. 38.9 · IL 39810th of 1,342 in IL
Unemployment rate5.2%
56th
U.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%517th of 1,340 in IL
Residents under 1822.2%
51st
U.S. 22% · IL 21.8%665th of 1,342 in IL
Median earnings per worker$45,973
43rd
U.S. $49,666 · IL $51,895738th of 1,336 in IL
Uninsured rate5.5%
38th
U.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%501st of 1,341 in IL
Rent-burdened renters47.3%
37th
U.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%476th of 1,291 in IL
Per capita income$35,211
35th
U.S. $44,673 · IL $46,406817th of 1,341 in IL
Diversity index33.9
28th
U.S. 61.4 · IL 60.5393rd of 1,342 in IL
Government workers11.1%
28th
U.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%912th of 1,340 in IL
Self-employed workers7.6%
27th
U.S. 10% · IL 8.8%844th of 1,340 in IL
Foreign-born residents3.6%
22nd
U.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%445th of 1,342 in IL
Population13,581
21st
U.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,798311th of 1,342 in IL
Median household income$60,508
21st
U.S. $80,734 · IL $83,3901,025th of 1,316 in IL
Population density187/sq mi
20th
U.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi498th of 1,342 in IL
Tech workers1.4%
20th
U.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%653rd of 1,340 in IL
Work from home7.1%
17th
U.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%830th of 1,339 in IL
Broadband access86.4%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IL 90.8%895th of 1,338 in IL
Bachelor's degree or higher15.9%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%969th of 1,340 in IL
Median gross rent$797
7th
U.S. $1,413 · IL $1,274850th of 1,170 in IL
Average commute18.1 min
6th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min1,233rd of 1,317 in IL
Median home value$102,300
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · IL $263,3001,056th of 1,311 in IL

Measure	61071	Whiteside	IL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IL
Veterans	8.7%	8.1%	4.8%	6.2%	83rd	332nd of 1,342
Poverty rateWeakness	18.1%	12%	11.8%	12.5%	80th	203rd of 1,339
Housing vacancy	11.3%	10.5%	7.7%	10.1%	76th	466th of 1,338
Residents 65 and older	20.1%	21.8%	17%	17.2%	74th	612th of 1,342
Homeownership rate	75.8%	76.9%	67.1%	65.2%	69th	890th of 1,338
Income inequality (Gini)	0.458	0.439	0.481	0.483	68th	236th of 1,336
Healthcare workers	10.4%	11.3%	9.5%	9.7%	64th	543rd of 1,340
Median age	40.5	43	39	38.9	61st	810th of 1,342
Unemployment rate	5.2%	4.4%	5.8%	5.2%	56th	517th of 1,340
Residents under 18	22.2%	22%	21.8%	22%	51st	665th of 1,342
Median earnings per worker	$45,973	$44,975	$51,895	$49,666	43rd	738th of 1,336
Uninsured rate	5.5%	5%	6.9%	8.4%	38th	501st of 1,341
Rent-burdened renters	47.3%	45.5%	47.9%	51.1%	37th	476th of 1,291
Per capita income	$35,211	$37,312	$46,406	$44,673	35th	817th of 1,341
Diversity index	33.9	32.6	60.5	61.4	28th	393rd of 1,342
Government workers	11.1%	15.3%	13.3%	14.5%	28th	912th of 1,340
Self-employed workers	7.6%	7.8%	8.8%	10%	27th	844th of 1,340
Foreign-born residents	3.6%	3%	14.7%	14.1%	22nd	445th of 1,342
Population	13,581	54,947	12,694,798	334,922,499	21st	311th of 1,342
Median household income	$60,508	$67,500	$83,390	$80,734	21st	1,025th of 1,316
Population density	187/sq mi	80/sq mi	229/sq mi	95/sq mi	20th	498th of 1,342
Tech workers	1.4%	1.2%	3.8%	3.8%	20th	653rd of 1,340
Work from home	7.1%	6.1%	15.9%	15.1%	17th	830th of 1,339
Broadband accessWeakness	86.4%	86.7%	90.8%	91%	17th	895th of 1,338
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.9%	20.5%	37.8%	35.7%	11th	969th of 1,340
Median gross rent	$797	$856	$1,274	$1,413	7th	850th of 1,170
Average commuteStrength	18.1 min	20.3 min	27.8 min	26.4 min	6th	1,233rd of 1,317
Median home value	$102,300	$127,100	$263,300	$332,700	3rd	1,056th of 1,311

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

16%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

10%

35–44

13%

45–54

13%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

40.5

Under 18

22.2%

65 and over

20.1%

Race and ethnicity

White80%
Black0.5%
Hispanic16%
Asian0.2%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.6%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

33.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

81.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

87%

Spanish

12%

Other Indo-European

0.9%

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.1%

Households

Households: 5,810
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 60.1%
Married couples: 40.5%
Living alone: 34.5%
Veterans (of adults): 8.7%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

20%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

18%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

61071

$60,508

Whiteside Co.

$67,500

Illinois

$83,390

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$35,211

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

10.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.458

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

61071

$102,300

Whiteside Co.

$127,100

Illinois

$263,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

61071

$797

Whiteside Co.

$856

Illinois

$1,274

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

83%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.1%

Housing units: 6,550
Owner-occupied: 75.8%
Vacant: 11.3%
Median year built: 1966
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 47.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 22%
Home value to income: 1.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

Transit

0.8%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.7%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

20%

10–19

47%

20–29

17%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

63.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

16%

Transportation and moving

13%

Healthcare

10%

Construction and repair

10%

Management

Sales

Office and admin

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Police and fire

Food service

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

0.7%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.4%

Industries

Manufacturing

25%

Health care and social assistance

19%

Retail

12%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Education

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Information

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$45,973

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	61071	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$47,931	$74,888
Service	$21,971	$26,804
Sales and office	$32,324	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$57,292	$49,199
Production and transportation	$49,259	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

37%

Some college

23%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 89.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 5%
Households with broadband: 86.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 66.9%
No internet access: 11%
Without health insurance: 5.5%
Limited-English households: 0.7%

Geography

City (USPS): Rock Falls
State: Illinois
County: Whiteside County
Center point: 41.7247° N, 89.6989° W
Land area: 72 sq mi
Water area: 1.9 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

61071 spans 2 counties

Whiteside County89% of land
Lee County11% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Rock Falls6% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 61071

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
61037	Galt, IL	5.4 mi	145	$70,357	$103,600
61243	Deer Grove, IL	7.4 mi	155	$148,309	$172,700
61042	Harmon, IL	7.5 mi	404	$70,833	$153,600
61081	Sterling, IL	8.9 mi	20,844	$67,586	$123,400
61283	Tampico, IL	10 mi	1,269	$64,063	$122,300
61261	Lyndon, IL	11 mi	656	$64,375	$134,100
61021	Dixon, IL	14 mi	22,308	$69,127	$148,500
61376	Walnut, IL	14 mi	1,894	$61,200	$128,400
61277	Prophetstown, IL	14 mi	3,054	$70,363	$148,200
61091	Woosung, IL	15 mi	248	—	—
61324	Eldena, IL	15 mi	97	—	—
61346	New Bedford, IL	15 mi	43	$42,500	$78,800

Zip codes like 61071 elsewhere

Matched on income, home values, age, density, education, housing and commuting

Questions about 61071

What city is zip code 61071?

61071 is assigned to Rock Falls, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 61071 in?

61071 is mostly in Whiteside County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 61071?

About 13,581 people live in 61071, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 61071 in?

61071 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 61071?

The median household income in 61071 is $60,508.

What zip codes are near 61071?

The closest zip codes to 61071 are 61037, 61243, 61042, 61081, 61283.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61071, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.