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Rockford, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61101

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

21,593
200/sq mi
$46,163
Median income
$90,600
Median home value
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rockford pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
200
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61101 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61101 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, with 21,593 residents across 107.9 square miles, a density of 200 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61101 reports a modest median household income of $46,163 (42% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $24,971. Poverty here runs at 30.9%, with unemployment measured 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.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Winnebago County, letting you compare 61101 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 61101

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rockford, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61101.

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 61101, Rockford, 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

21,593

Population

107.9

Area (sq mi)

200

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61101?

37.7

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

8.8%

Foreign-Born

White 44.7%
African American 31.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%

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

How ZIP 61101 ranks nationally

Rockford, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,163 10th percentile higher than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 51.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

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

Owner 51.4%
Renter 48.6%

$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

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ZIP 61101 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 61101 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 61101 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 61101 ranks #null of 9 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
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

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 Rockford, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61101 in? ▼
ZIP code 61101 (Rockford) 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 61101? ▼
ZIP code 61101 in Rockford, IL has a population of 21,593 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61101? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61101 is $46,163, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61101? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61101 is $90,600, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61101? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61101 is White at 44.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61101? ▼
ZIP code 61101 has 321 business establishments employing approximately 4,056 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61101? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61101 are: Retail trade (47), Professional, scientific, and technical services (46), Health care and social assistance (35). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61101? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61101 increased by 11.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. 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 61101? ▼
In ZIP code 61101, 51.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% 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 61101? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61101 is 21.5 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 61101? ▼
In ZIP code 61101, approximately 51.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61101? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61101 is 30.9% 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.