Rockton
Village in Winnebago County, Illinois

Rockton is a village in Winnebago County, Illinois, with 7,863 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 738 ft (225 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Roscoe, 3.1 miles SE.
- 7,863residents (2020 Census)
- 738 ftelevation · 225 m
- 6.9 sq miland area · 17.8 km²
- 1,146 / sq mipopulation density
- 61072ZIP code
About Rockton
Rockton is a village in Winnebago County, Illinois. It is located in the Rock River Valley and is part of the Rockford metropolitan area. The population was 7,863 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Rockton
- Median household income
- $119,058
- Median home value
- $235,400
- Median rent
- $914/mo
- Median age
- 39.4
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Rockton had 7,863 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,863 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,146 per sq mi (442 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rockton at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Winnebago County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 7,863 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.86 sq mi (17.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km²) |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4471° N, 89.0631° W |
| ZIP code | 61072 |
| Official website | rocktonvillage.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1765156 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rockton
- Roscoe3.1 mi SE
- South Beloit3.2 mi NE
- Beloit, WI5.8 mi NE
- Machesney Park5.8 mi S
- Loves Park8.2 mi SE
- Argyle9.0 mi SE
- Caledonia10.2 mi SE
- Shopiere, WI10.8 mi NE
- Candlewick Lake11.9 mi SE
- Clinton, WI12.5 mi NE
- Timberlane12.7 mi SE
- Rockford13.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rockton
What county is Rockton in?
Rockton is in Winnebago County, Illinois.
What is the population of Rockton, IL?
7,863 people lived in Rockton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rockton, IL?
The ZIP code of Rockton is 61072.
What is the elevation of Rockton?
738 feet (225 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rockton?
Roscoe (3.1 mi), South Beloit (3.2 mi), Beloit (5.8 mi), Machesney Park (5.8 mi), Loves Park (8.2 mi).
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