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Rockford, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61112

Winnebago County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

86
43/sq mi
$40,563
Median income
11.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rockford pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43
people per sq mi
0%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61112 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61112 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, home to just 86 residents across 2.0 square miles, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61112 reports a modest median household income of $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 -. Median home value sits at -, median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 0.0%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 80.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Winnebago County, letting you compare 61112 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 61112

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rockford, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61112.

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 61112, 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

86

Population

2.0

Area (sq mi)

43

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 61112?

80.4

Median Age

63.2%

Male

36.8%

Female

15.1%

Foreign-Born

White 70.4%
African American 14.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%

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

How ZIP 61112 ranks nationally

Rockford, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,563 6th percentile higher than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 88.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.2%

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

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

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

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ZIP 61112 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 61112 ranks #0 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 61112 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 61112 ranks #null 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
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

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
61111 standard
Loves Park, IL
Pop: 23,492
61115 standard
Machesney Park, IL
Pop: 23,180

Related Areas

Winnebago County Rockford, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61112 in? ▼
ZIP code 61112 (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 61112? ▼
ZIP code 61112 in Rockford, IL has a population of 86 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61112? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61112 is $40,563, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61112? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61112 is White at 70.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61112? ▼
ZIP code 61112 has 129 business establishments employing approximately 1,813 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61112? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61112 are: Retail trade (73), Accommodation and food services (19), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61112? ▼
In ZIP code 61112, 88.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61112? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61112 is 16.1% 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.