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Rockford, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61114

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

15,776
766/sq mi
$85,568
Median income
$204,300
Median home value
46.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rockford pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
766
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61114 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61114 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, home to 15,776 residents across 20.6 square miles, a density of 766 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61114 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,568 (7% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $47,093. The poverty rate stands at 7.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $204,300 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $1,288 per month, and 71.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Winnebago County, so you can benchmark 61114 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 61114

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rockford, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61114.

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 61114, 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

15,776

Population

20.6

Area (sq mi)

766

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61114?

46.0

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

9.6%

Foreign-Born

White 72.2%
African American 10.9%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%

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?

$85,568

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$47,093

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

20.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61114 ranks nationally

Rockford, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,568 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.1%

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

What does housing look like?

6,735

Total Housing Units

6,464

Occupied Units

271

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.1%
Renter 28.9%

$204,300

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$1,288

Median Rent

1982

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

+14.8%

YoY Change (2024)

188

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+88%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61114 have increased 14.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 118
2021 +12.3% 132
2022 +16.1% 153
2023 +6.5% 163
2024 +14.8% 188

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 320 business establishments in ZIP 61114, employing approximately 5,781 people with a combined annual payroll of $273,325,000.

320

Businesses

5,781

Employees

$273.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 61 19.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 45 14.1%
Retail trade 31 9.7%
Finance and insurance 29 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 26 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 25 7.8%
Transportation and warehousing 20 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 6.3%
Construction 17 5.3%
Wholesale trade 8 2.5%
Educational services 6 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.9%
Manufacturing 4 1.3%

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 61114 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 61114 ranks #8 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 61114 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 61114 ranks #3 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
61107 Rockford, IL 30,439 1.8 mi
61111 Loves Park, IL 23,492 2.0 mi
61108 Rockford, IL 28,550 3.8 mi
61112 Rockford, IL 86 4.7 mi
61115 Machesney Park, IL 23,180 4.3 mi
61073 Roscoe, IL 20,052 8.0 mi
61103 Rockford, IL 24,578 5.3 mi
61104 Rockford, IL 19,269 6.0 mi
61016 Cherry Valley, IL 4,837 7.9 mi
61011 Caledonia, IL 2,945 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
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 61114 in? ▼
ZIP code 61114 (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 61114? ▼
ZIP code 61114 in Rockford, IL has a population of 15,776 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61114? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61114 is $85,568, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61114? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61114 is $204,300, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61114? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61114 is White at 72.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61114? ▼
ZIP code 61114 has 320 business establishments employing approximately 5,781 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61114? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61114 are: Health care and social assistance (61), Professional, scientific, and technical services (45), Retail trade (31). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61114? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61114 increased by 14.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. 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 61114? ▼
In ZIP code 61114, 65.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.1% 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 61114? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61114 is 20.2 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 61114? ▼
In ZIP code 61114, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61114? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61114 is 7.9% 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.