ZIP Code 61101
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Rockford · Winnebago County · Illinois
- Population
- 21,593
- Median income
- $46,163
- Median home value
- $90,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.6%
- Land area
- 107.9 sq mi
200/sq mi
▼ 39% vs US
higher than 10% of US ZIPs
▼ 67% vs US
higher than 7% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.7
Chicago
ZIP code 61101 in Rockford, Illinois has a population of 21,593. The median household income is $46,163, which is 39% below the national average. Median home value is $90,600, 67% below the US average. 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 61101 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 107.9 square miles in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. The area is home to 21,593 residents, producing a population density of 200 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 61101 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61101 sits at $46,163 (42% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $24,971. The poverty rate stands at 30.9% and the unemployment rate at 12.2%. On housing, the median home value is $90,600 (53% below the state average) with median rent at $1,037 per month, and 51.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61101 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Winnebago County, so you can benchmark 61101 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 61101
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61101.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
46 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
35 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
31 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 61101, Rockford, 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
21,593
Population
107.9
Area (sq mi)
200
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61101?
37.7
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
8.8%
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?
$46,163
Median Household Income
-42% vs state
$24,971
Per Capita Income
30.9%
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 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?
8,714
Total Housing Units
7,750
Occupied Units
964
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$90,600
Median Home Value
-53% vs state
$1,037
Median Rent
1960
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
+11.4%
YoY Change (2024)
172
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+72%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61101 have increased 11.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.5% | 105 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 116 |
| 2022 | +17.9% | 137 |
| 2023 | +12.6% | 154 |
| 2024 | +11.4% | 172 |
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 321 business establishments in ZIP 61101, employing approximately 4,056 people with a combined annual payroll of $199,475,000.
321
Businesses
4,056
Employees
$199.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 47 | 14.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 14.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 10.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 28 | 8.7% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 4.7% |
| Information | 12 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.3% |
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 61101 vs 61103 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61103 | Rockford, IL | 24,578 | 3.4 mi |
| 61102 | Rockford, IL | 20,538 | 7.5 mi |
| 61072 | Rockton, IL | 11,797 | 7.6 mi |
| 61115 | Machesney Park, IL | 23,180 | 6.4 mi |
| 61111 | Loves Park, IL | 23,492 | 7.4 mi |
| 61104 | Rockford, IL | 19,269 | 6.9 mi |
| 61079 | Shirland, IL | 188 | 7.7 mi |
| 61088 | Winnebago, IL | 6,020 | 7.2 mi |
| 61107 | Rockford, IL | 30,439 | 8.3 mi |
| 61108 | Rockford, IL | 28,550 | 9.3 mi |
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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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