ZIP Code 61114
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Rockford · Winnebago County · Illinois
- Population
- 15,776
- Median income
- $85,568
- Median home value
- $204,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46.1%
- Land area
- 20.6 sq mi
766/sq mi
▲ 12% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
Median age 46
Chicago
ZIP code 61114 in Rockford, Illinois has a population of 15,776. The median household income is $85,568, which is 12% above the national average. Median home value is $204,300, 27% below the US average. 46.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 61114 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.6 square miles in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. The area is home to 15,776 residents, producing a population density of 766 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 61114 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61114 sits at $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 direct signal of whether 61114 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 61114
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61114.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
61 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
45 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
29 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 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 61114, 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
15,776
Population
20.6
Area (sq mi)
766
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61114?
46.0
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
9.6%
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?
$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
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?
6,735
Total Housing Units
6,464
Occupied Units
271
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 61114 vs 61107 →
| 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 |
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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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