Loves Park, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61111
Winnebago County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,492
- 637/sq mi High-density area
- $61,393
- Median income Below-median income area
- $158,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Loves Park pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 637
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61111 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 61111 (Loves Park, IL) rose +8.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 168.6 in 2023 to 183.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61111 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Loves Park, Winnebago County, Illinois, with 23,492 residents across 36.9 square miles, a density of 637 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61111 reports a modest median household income of $61,393 (23% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,240. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $158,600 (17% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $1,119; owner occupancy is 60.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Winnebago County, so 61111 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 61111
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Loves Park, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61111.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
120 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
91 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
87 establishments
- Construction
Construction
84 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
75 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 61111, Loves Park, 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
23,492
Population
36.9
Area (sq mi)
637
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61111?
36.8
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
7.8%
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?
$61,393
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$36,240
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61111 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Loves Park, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,393 25th percentile higher than 25% of 1,334 Illinois 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
10,574housing units
10,574
Total Housing Units
10,201
Occupied Units
373
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,600
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,119
Median Rent
1985
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
+8.7%
YoY Change (2024)
183
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+83%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61111 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.5% | 120 |
| 2021 | +13.2% | 136 |
| 2022 | +13.2% | 154 |
| 2023 | +9.5% | 169 |
| 2024 | +8.7% | 183 |
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 793 business establishments in ZIP 61111, employing approximately 11,539 people with a combined annual payroll of $679,060,000.
793
Businesses
11,539
Employees
$679.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 120 | 15.1% |
| Manufacturing | 91 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 87 | 11.0% |
| Construction | 84 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 75 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 54 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 51 | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 48 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 42 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 37 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 27 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 3.3% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.3% |
| Information | 7 | 0.9% |
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 61111 vs 61114 →
ZIP 61111 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
- 61103
Rockford (61103)
24,578 residents
- 61111
Loves Park (61111)
23,492 residents
- 61115
Machesney Park (61115)
23,180 residents
- 61101
Rockford (61101)
21,593 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 61111 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61111 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61011
Caledonia (61011)
$127,273 median income
- 61073
Roscoe (61073)
$102,064 median income
- 61114
Rockford (61114)
$85,568 median income
- 61107
Rockford (61107)
$78,574 median income
- 61115
Machesney Park (61115)
$75,363 median income
- 61108
Rockford (61108)
$64,415 median income
- 61111
Loves Park (61111)
$61,393 median income
- 61103
Rockford (61103)
$51,161 median income
- 61101 $46,163
Rockford (61101)
$46,163 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61111 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61114 | Rockford, IL | 15,776 | 2.0 mi |
| 61107 | Rockford, IL | 30,439 | 3.6 mi |
| 61115 | Machesney Park, IL | 23,180 | 2.3 mi |
| 61108 | Rockford, IL | 28,550 | 5.6 mi |
| 61103 | Rockford, IL | 24,578 | 4.1 mi |
| 61073 | Roscoe, IL | 20,052 | 6.2 mi |
| 61112 | Rockford, IL | 86 | 6.6 mi |
| 61011 | Caledonia, IL | 2,945 | 6.0 mi |
| 61101 | Rockford, IL | 21,593 | 7.4 mi |
| 61104 | Rockford, IL | 19,269 | 6.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61111, 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 (23,492 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 61111 in?
ZIP code 61111 (Loves Park) 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 61111?
ZIP code 61111 in Loves Park, IL has a population of 23,492 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61111?
The median household income in ZIP 61111 is $61,393, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61111?
The median home value in ZIP 61111 is $158,600, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61111?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61111 is White at 74.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61111?
ZIP code 61111 has 793 business establishments employing approximately 11,539 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61111?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61111 are: Retail trade (120), Manufacturing (91), Accommodation and food services (87). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61111?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61111 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 61111?
In ZIP code 61111, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.0% 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 61111?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61111 is 21.0 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 61111?
In ZIP code 61111, approximately 60.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61111?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61111 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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