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South Beloit, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61080

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

10,599
163/sq mi
$76,579
Median income
$181,200
Median home value
27.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
163
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61080 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61080 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Beloit, Winnebago County, Illinois, home to 10,599 residents across 65.0 square miles, a density of 163 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61080 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,579 (4% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $40,181. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. Median home value sits at $181,200 (6% below the state average), median rent at $942 a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 61080 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Winnebago County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 61080

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Beloit, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61080.

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 61080, South Beloit, 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

10,599

Population

65.0

Area (sq mi)

163

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61080?

38.7

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 79.2%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%

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?

$76,579

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$40,181

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61080 ranks nationally

South Beloit, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,579 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 63.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%

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

What does housing look like?

5,040

Total Housing Units

4,716

Occupied Units

324

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.9%
Renter 27.1%

$181,200

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$942

Median Rent

1985

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

+15.6%

YoY Change (2024)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61080 have increased 15.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.1% 125
2021 +14.5% 143
2022 +11.5% 160
2023 +8.2% 173
2024 +15.6% 200

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 219 business establishments in ZIP 61080, employing approximately 2,964 people with a combined annual payroll of $146,513,000.

219

Businesses

2,964

Employees

$146.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 41 18.7%
Retail trade 32 14.6%
Accommodation and food services 30 13.7%
Construction 28 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 23 10.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 5.9%
Wholesale trade 10 4.6%
Health care and social assistance 10 4.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 1.8%

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 61080 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 61080 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 61080 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 61080 ranks #4 of 8 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
61073 Roscoe, IL 20,052 3.8 mi
61115 Machesney Park, IL 23,180 8.3 mi
61111 Loves Park, IL 23,492 10.0 mi
61011 Caledonia, IL 2,945 7.3 mi
53511 Beloit, WI 48,929 7.1 mi
53525 Clinton, WI 4,052 8.2 mi
53501 Afton, WI 23 9.6 mi
61103 Rockford, IL 24,578 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Winnebago County

61107 standard
Rockford, IL
Pop: 30,439
61108 standard
Rockford, IL
Pop: 28,550
61109 standard
Rockford, IL
Pop: 28,333
61103 standard
Rockford, IL
Pop: 24,578
61111 standard
Loves Park, IL
Pop: 23,492
61115 standard
Machesney Park, IL
Pop: 23,180

Related Areas

Winnebago County South Beloit, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61080 in? ▼
ZIP code 61080 (South Beloit) is located in Winnebago County, Illinois. Winnebago County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/winnebago-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61080? ▼
ZIP code 61080 in South Beloit, IL has a population of 10,599 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61080? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61080 is $76,579, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61080? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61080 is $181,200, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61080? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61080 is White at 79.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61080? ▼
ZIP code 61080 has 219 business establishments employing approximately 2,964 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61080? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61080 are: Manufacturing (41), Retail trade (32), Accommodation and food services (30). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61080? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61080 increased by 15.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 61080? ▼
In ZIP code 61080, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% 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 61080? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61080 is 24.6 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 61080? ▼
In ZIP code 61080, approximately 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61080? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61080 is 10.6% 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.