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 High-density area
- $78,574
- Median income Near-median income area
- $175,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61107 (Rockford, IL) rose +9.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 161.3 in 2023 to 177.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,527. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 7.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $175,400 (9% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,100; 71.1% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Winnebago County, so 61107 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
175 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
81 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
79 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
74 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 66
Accommodation and food services
66 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 61107?
42.4
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
10.6%
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?
$78,574
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,854housing units
13,854
Total Housing Units
12,883
Occupied Units
971
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$175,400
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 61107 vs 61108 →
ZIP 61107 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61107
Rockford (61107)
30,439 residents
- 61108
Rockford (61108)
28,550 residents
- 61109
Rockford (61109)
28,333 residents
- 61103
Rockford (61103)
24,578 residents
- 61111
Loves Park (61111)
23,492 residents
- 61115
Machesney Park (61115)
23,180 residents
- 61073
Roscoe (61073)
20,052 residents
- 61104
Rockford (61104)
19,269 residents
- 61114
Rockford (61114)
15,776 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61107 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61107 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61073
Roscoe (61073)
$102,064 median income
- 61114
Rockford (61114)
$85,568 median income
- 61016
Cherry Valley (61016)
$84,883 median income
- 61107
Rockford (61107)
$78,574 median income
- 61115
Machesney Park (61115)
$75,363 median income
- 61108
Rockford (61108)
$64,415 median income
- 61109
Rockford (61109)
$62,973 median income
- 61111
Loves Park (61111)
$61,393 median income
- 61103
Rockford (61103)
$51,161 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61107, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (30,439 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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