ZIP Code 61112
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Rockford · Winnebago County · Illinois
- Population
- 86
- Median income
- $40,563
- Bachelor's or higher
- 11.2%
- Land area
- 2.0 sq mi
43/sq mi
▼ 47% vs US
higher than 6% of US ZIPs
Median age 80.4
Chicago
ZIP code 61112 in Rockford, Illinois has a population of 86. The median household income is $40,563, which is 47% below the national average. 11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 61112 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.0 square miles in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. The area is home to 86 residents, producing a population density of 43 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 61112 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61112 sits at $40,563 (49% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $22,260. The poverty rate stands at 16.1% and the unemployment rate at —. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61112 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 80.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Winnebago County, so you can benchmark 61112 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 61112
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61112.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
73 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 19
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 7
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance 6
Finance and insurance
6 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 61112, 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
86
Population
2.0
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61112?
80.4
Median Age
63.2%
Male
36.8%
Female
15.1%
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?
$40,563
Median Household Income
-49% vs state
$22,260
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
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?
62
Total Housing Units
62
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
Occupancy Type
2004
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 129 business establishments in ZIP 61112, employing approximately 1,813 people with a combined annual payroll of $55,310,000.
129
Businesses
1,813
Employees
$55.3M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 73 | 56.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 14.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 5.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.3% |
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 61112 vs 61108 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61108 | Rockford, IL | 28,550 | 1.7 mi |
| 61107 | Rockford, IL | 30,439 | 3.2 mi |
| 61016 | Cherry Valley, IL | 4,837 | 3.3 mi |
| 61114 | Rockford, IL | 15,776 | 4.7 mi |
| 61104 | Rockford, IL | 19,269 | 5.4 mi |
| 61111 | Loves Park, IL | 23,492 | 6.6 mi |
| 61109 | Rockford, IL | 28,333 | 5.3 mi |
| 61008 | Belvidere, IL | 34,311 | 6.9 mi |
| 61052 | Monroe Center, IL | 1,148 | 9.1 mi |
| 61115 | Machesney Park, IL | 23,180 | 8.9 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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