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 High-density area
- $76,604
- Median income Near-median income area
- $195,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Belvidere pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61008 (Belvidere, IL) rose +6.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 147.7 in 2023 to 157.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,514. The poverty rate is 12.3%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $195,800 (2% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $998; 76.6% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Boone County, so 61008 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
65 establishments
- Construction
Construction
64 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
59 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 61008?
40.3
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
13.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,378housing units
13,378
Total Housing Units
12,869
Occupied Units
509
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$195,800
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 61008 vs 61038 →
ZIP 61008 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61008
Belvidere (61008)
34,311 residents
- 61016 4,837
Cherry Valley (61016)
4,837 residents
- 61011 2,945
Caledonia (61011)
2,945 residents
- 60146 2,713
Kirkland (60146)
2,713 residents
- 61038 1,354
Garden Prairie (61038)
1,354 residents
- 61112 86
Rockford (61112)
86 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61008 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61008 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61011
Caledonia (61011)
$127,273 median income
- 61038
Garden Prairie (61038)
$104,875 median income
- 60146
Kirkland (60146)
$88,032 median income
- 61016
Cherry Valley (61016)
$84,883 median income
- 61008
Belvidere (61008)
$76,604 median income
- 61112 $40,563
Rockford (61112)
$40,563 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61008, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (34,311 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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