ZIP Code 61112

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Rockford · Winnebago County · Illinois

Population
86

43/sq mi

Median income
$40,563

▼ 47% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.2%

Median age 80.4

Land area
2.0 sq mi

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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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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

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

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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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.

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Official Data Resources for Rockford, IL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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