ZIP Code 61107
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Rockford · Winnebago County · Illinois
- Population
- 30,439
- Median income
- $78,574
- Median home value
- $175,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37.1%
- Land area
- 38.4 sq mi
793/sq mi
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.4
Chicago
ZIP code 61107 in Rockford, Illinois has a population of 30,439. The median household income is $78,574, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $175,400, 37% below the US average. 37.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 61107 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 38.4 square miles in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. The area is home to 30,439 residents, producing a population density of 793 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 61107 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61107 sits at $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 direct signal of whether 61107 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, 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 61107 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 61107
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$42,527
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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