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Rockford, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61107

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

30,439
793/sq mi
$78,574
Median income
$175,400
Median home value
37.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rockford pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
793
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61107 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61107 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, with 30,439 residents across 38.4 square miles, a density of 793 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61107 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,574 (2% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $42,527. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. On housing, the median home value is $175,400 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $1,100 per month, and 71.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, 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 61107 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 61107

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rockford, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61107.

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 61107, 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

30,439

Population

38.4

Area (sq mi)

793

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61107?

42.4

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

10.6%

Foreign-Born

White 68.1%
African American 6.0%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%

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?

$78,574

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$42,527

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61107 ranks nationally

Rockford, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,574 Top 40% higher than 60% 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 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.1%

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

What does housing look like?

13,854

Total Housing Units

12,883

Occupied Units

971

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.1%
Renter 28.9%

$175,400

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$1,100

Median Rent

1964

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

+9.9%

YoY Change (2024)

177

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+77%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61107 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +77% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 114
2021 +13.6% 130
2022 +13.8% 148
2023 +9.0% 161
2024 +9.9% 177

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 715 business establishments in ZIP 61107, employing approximately 10,782 people with a combined annual payroll of $581,218,000.

715

Businesses

10,782

Employees

$581.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 175 24.5%
Other services (except public administration) 81 11.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 79 11.1%
Finance and insurance 74 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 66 9.2%
Retail trade 58 8.1%
Construction 42 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 35 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 17 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 2.1%
Wholesale trade 12 1.7%
Manufacturing 9 1.3%
Educational services 8 1.1%
Information 6 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.4%

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 61107 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 61107 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 61107 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 61107 ranks #4 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
61108 Rockford, IL 28,550 2.0 mi
61114 Rockford, IL 15,776 1.8 mi
61111 Loves Park, IL 23,492 3.6 mi
61112 Rockford, IL 86 3.2 mi
61115 Machesney Park, IL 23,180 5.7 mi
61104 Rockford, IL 19,269 4.4 mi
61109 Rockford, IL 28,333 6.8 mi
61016 Cherry Valley, IL 4,837 6.6 mi
61103 Rockford, IL 24,578 5.9 mi
61073 Roscoe, IL 20,052 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Winnebago County

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
61101 standard
Rockford, IL
Pop: 21,593

Related Areas

Winnebago County Rockford, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61107 in? ▼
ZIP code 61107 (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 61107? ▼
ZIP code 61107 in Rockford, IL has a population of 30,439 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61107? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61107 is $78,574, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61107? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61107 is $175,400, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61107? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61107 is White at 68.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61107? ▼
ZIP code 61107 has 715 business establishments employing approximately 10,782 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61107? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61107 are: Health care and social assistance (175), Other services (except public administration) (81), Professional, scientific, and technical services (79). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61107? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61107 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 77%. 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 61107? ▼
In ZIP code 61107, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.1% 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 61107? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61107 is 21.8 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 61107? ▼
In ZIP code 61107, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61107? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61107 is 10.0% 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.