ZIP Code 61008
standardSource:
Belvidere · Boone County · Illinois
- Population
- 34,311
- Median income
- $76,604
- Median home value
- $195,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.7%
- Land area
- 223.7 sq mi
153/sq mi
▲ 0% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
▼ 30% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.3
Chicago
ZIP code 61008 in Belvidere, Illinois has a population of 34,311. The median household income is $76,604, which is 0% above the national average. Median home value is $195,800, 30% below the US average. 20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 61008 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 223.7 square miles in Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois. The area is home to 34,311 residents, producing a population density of 153 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 61008 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61008 sits at $76,604 (4% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $39,514. The poverty rate stands at 12.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $195,800 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $998 per month, and 76.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61008 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 61008
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$39,514
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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