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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
$61,393
Median income
$158,600
Median home value
25.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Loves Park pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

32th 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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $36,240. Local economic indicators show a 14.4% poverty rate alongside 6.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $158,600 for a typical home value (17% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,119 a month; 60.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 61111 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Winnebago County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 61111?

36.8

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

7.8%

Foreign-Born

White 74.1%
African American 7.8%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%

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

$36,240

Per Capita Income

14.4%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61111 ranks nationally

Loves Park, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,393 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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 56.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.0%

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

What does housing look like?

10,574

Total Housing Units

10,201

Occupied Units

373

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.4%
Renter 39.6%

$158,600

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61111 ranks #4 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 61111 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 61111 ranks #7 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
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

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
61115 standard
Machesney Park, IL
Pop: 23,180
61101 standard
Rockford, IL
Pop: 21,593

Related Areas

Winnebago County Loves Park, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.