ZIP code 61071: Rock Falls, IL
61071 is a ZIP code in Rock Falls, Illinois, mainly in Whiteside County, part of the Sterling, IL micro area. About 13,581 people live here.
- Population
- 13,581
- Median household income
- $60,508
- Typical home value
- $122,100-0.2% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $797gross, per month
- Median age
- 40.5
- Homeowners
- 75.8%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 61071 details
| City | Rock Falls |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Whiteside County (also partly Lee County) |
| Metro area | Sterling, IL |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 72.5 sq mi, plus 1.9 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 187 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.9% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 18.1 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 41.72469, -89.69889 |
Median rent in 61071 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $416/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $624/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $809/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,071/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $741/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 61071
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61037 | Galt, IL | 5.4 mi | 145 |
| 61243 | Deer Grove, IL | 7.4 mi | 155 |
| 61042 | Harmon, IL | 7.5 mi | 404 |
| 61081 | Sterling, IL | 8.9 mi | 20,844 |
| 61283 | Tampico, IL | 10.3 mi | 1,269 |
| 61261 | Lyndon, IL | 10.9 mi | 656 |
| 61021 | Dixon, IL | 13.5 mi | 22,308 |
| 61376 | Walnut, IL | 13.8 mi | 1,894 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 61071?
A typical home in ZIP code 61071 is worth about $122,100 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $60,508 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Illinois average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 61071
What city is ZIP code 61071?
ZIP code 61071 is in Rock Falls, IL, in Whiteside County.
What county is ZIP code 61071 in?
61071 is mainly in Whiteside County, Illinois, and partly in Lee County.
What is the population of ZIP code 61071?
About 13,581 people live in ZIP code 61071, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 61071 in?
61071 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.