ZIP code 61071
Where is ZIP code 61071?
Rock Falls, Illinois
Whiteside County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 61071 belongs to Rock Falls, Illinois in Whiteside County. 61071 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 779 and 815. About 13,581 people live in the 61071 area, where the median household income is $60,508. The closest ZIP codes are 61081 (Sterling, 2.8 mi north), 61037 (Galt, 3.8 mi west) and 61042 (Harmon, 7.9 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 61071 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Rock Falls |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Whiteside County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 779, 815 |
| Coordinates | 41.7665, -89.6925 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 610 |
Population and income in 61071
| Population | 13,581 · higher than 78% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 187 · higher than 63% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.5 years · lower than 60% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $60,508 · lower than 77% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,211 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 16% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $102,300 · lower than 80% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $797 a month |
| Housing units | 6,550 |
| Households | 5,810 (2.32 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 72.48 sq mi (plus 1.88 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61071. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 61071
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61081 | Sterling, IL | 2.8 mi N | Standard |
| 61037 | Galt, IL | 3.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 61042 | Harmon, IL | 7.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 61243 | Deer Grove, IL | 9.3 mi S | Standard |
| 61283 | Tampico, IL | 9.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 61021 | Dixon, IL | 11.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 61261 | Lyndon, IL | 12 mi W | Standard |
| 61091 | Woosung, IL | 12.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 61324 | Eldena, IL | 14.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 61051 | Milledgeville, IL | 14.6 mi N | Standard |
| 61270 | Morrison, IL | 14.7 mi W | Standard |
| 61277 | Prophetstown, IL | 16.1 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 61071 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 61071
123 MAIN ST
ROCK FALLS IL 61071
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Yeoward Addition and Yeowardville: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (61071-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 61071?
- 61071 is a Rock Falls, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 61071 in?
- ZIP code 61071 is in Whiteside County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 61071 in?
- 61071 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 61071?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 61071 use area codes 779 and 815.
- What is the population of ZIP code 61071?
- About 13,581 people live in ZIP code 61071, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 61071?
- The median household income in 61071 is $60,508 a year, lower than 77% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 61071?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 61071 are 61081 (Sterling, 2.8 miles), 61037 (Galt, 3.8 miles), 61042 (Harmon, 7.9 miles) and 61243 (Deer Grove, 9.3 miles).