PlainZIP

Belvidere, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61008

Boone County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

34,311
153/sq mi
$76,604
Median income
$195,800
Median home value
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Belvidere pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
153
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61008 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61008 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois, with 34,311 residents across 223.7 square miles, a density of 153 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61008 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,604 (4% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $39,514. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.8%. The typical home here is valued at $195,800 (2% above the state average); renters pay a median of $998 monthly, and 76.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Boone County, so you can benchmark 61008 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 61008

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belvidere, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61008.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61008, Belvidere, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

34,311

Population

223.7

Area (sq mi)

153

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61008?

40.3

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

13.0%

Foreign-Born

White 67.8%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$76,604

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$39,514

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61008 ranks nationally

Belvidere, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$76,604 Top 43% higher than 57% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13,378

Total Housing Units

12,869

Occupied Units

509

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.6%
Renter 23.4%

$195,800

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$998

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

158

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+58%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61008 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +58% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 109
2021 +12.4% 122
2022 +11.7% 136
2023 +8.3% 148
2024 +6.6% 158

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 627 business establishments in ZIP 61008, employing approximately 14,029 people with a combined annual payroll of $960,474,000.

627

Businesses

14,029

Employees

$960.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 78 12.4%
Transportation and warehousing 65 10.4%
Construction 64 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 61 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 59 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 54 8.6%
Manufacturing 49 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 48 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 5.3%
Finance and insurance 31 4.9%
Wholesale trade 27 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 2.7%
Information 10 1.6%
Educational services 4 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 61008 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61008 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61008 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 61008 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
61038 Garden Prairie, IL 1,354 5.5 mi
61112 Rockford, IL 86 6.9 mi
61016 Cherry Valley, IL 4,837 6.3 mi
60146 Kirkland, IL 2,713 10.3 mi
61011 Caledonia, IL 2,945 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Boone County

61065 standard
Poplar Grove, IL
Pop: 11,156
61011 standard
Caledonia, IL
Pop: 2,945
61012 standard
Capron, IL
Pop: 2,175
61038 standard
Garden Prairie, IL
Pop: 1,354

Related Areas

Boone County Belvidere, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61008 in? ▼
ZIP code 61008 (Belvidere) is located in Boone County, Illinois. Boone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/boone-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61008? ▼
ZIP code 61008 in Belvidere, IL has a population of 34,311 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61008? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61008 is $76,604, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61008? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61008 is $195,800, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61008? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61008 is White at 67.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61008? ▼
ZIP code 61008 has 627 business establishments employing approximately 14,029 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61008? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61008 are: Retail trade (78), Transportation and warehousing (65), Construction (64). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61008? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61008 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 58%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61008? ▼
In ZIP code 61008, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 61008? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61008 is 24.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61008? ▼
In ZIP code 61008, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61008? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61008 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.