ZIP Code 61080
standardSource:
South Beloit · Winnebago County · Illinois
- Population
- 10,599
- Median income
- $76,579
- Median home value
- $181,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.1%
- Land area
- 65.0 sq mi
163/sq mi
▲ 0% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.7
Chicago
ZIP code 61080 in South Beloit, Illinois has a population of 10,599. The median household income is $76,579, which is 0% above the national average. Median home value is $181,200, 35% below the US average. 27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 61080 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 65.0 square miles in South Beloit, Winnebago County, Illinois. The area is home to 10,599 residents, producing a population density of 163 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 61080 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61080 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $181,200 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $942 per month, and 72.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61080 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Winnebago County, so you can benchmark 61080 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 61080
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61080.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
41 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 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 61080, South Beloit, 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
10,599
Population
65.0
Area (sq mi)
163
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61080?
38.7
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
4.4%
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?
$76,579
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
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?
5,040
Total Housing Units
4,716
Occupied Units
324
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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