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Machesney Park, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61115

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

23,180
842/sq mi
$75,363
Median income
$172,600
Median home value
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
842
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61115 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61115 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Machesney Park, Winnebago County, Illinois, with 23,180 residents across 27.5 square miles, a density of 842 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61115 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,363 (6% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $36,535. Local economic indicators show a 13.8% poverty rate alongside 7.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $172,600 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $1,104 per month, and 79.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Winnebago County, letting you compare 61115 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 61115

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Machesney Park, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61115.

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 61115, Machesney Park, 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

23,180

Population

27.5

Area (sq mi)

842

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61115?

40.2

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 83.9%
African American 2.0%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

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?

$75,363

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$36,535

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61115 ranks nationally

Machesney Park, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,363 Top 45% higher than 55% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.3%

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

What does housing look like?

9,004

Total Housing Units

8,463

Occupied Units

541

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.5%
Renter 20.5%

$172,600

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$1,104

Median Rent

1978

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

+9.6%

YoY Change (2024)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61115 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 120
2021 +13.3% 136
2022 +13.5% 155
2023 +11.8% 173
2024 +9.6% 189

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 449 business establishments in ZIP 61115, employing approximately 7,533 people with a combined annual payroll of $349,465,000.

449

Businesses

7,533

Employees

$349.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 82 18.3%
Construction 53 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 51 11.4%
Manufacturing 47 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 47 10.5%
Health care and social assistance 33 7.3%
Wholesale trade 24 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 4.9%
Finance and insurance 21 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 19 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 2.5%
Information 10 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.8%

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 61115 vs 61111 →

ZIP 61115 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 61115 ranks #5 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 61115 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 61115 ranks #6 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
61111 Loves Park, IL 23,492 2.3 mi
61103 Rockford, IL 24,578 3.0 mi
61114 Rockford, IL 15,776 4.3 mi
61073 Roscoe, IL 20,052 4.6 mi
61107 Rockford, IL 30,439 5.7 mi
61108 Rockford, IL 28,550 7.6 mi
61011 Caledonia, IL 2,945 6.2 mi
61101 Rockford, IL 21,593 6.4 mi
61080 South Beloit, IL 10,599 8.3 mi
61104 Rockford, IL 19,269 8.2 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
61101 standard
Rockford, IL
Pop: 21,593

Related Areas

Winnebago County Machesney Park, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61115 in? ▼
ZIP code 61115 (Machesney Park) 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 61115? ▼
ZIP code 61115 in Machesney Park, IL has a population of 23,180 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61115? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61115 is $75,363, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61115? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61115 is $172,600, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61115? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61115 is White at 83.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61115? ▼
ZIP code 61115 has 449 business establishments employing approximately 7,533 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61115? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61115 are: Retail trade (82), Construction (53), Other services (except public administration) (51). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61115? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61115 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. 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 61115? ▼
In ZIP code 61115, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% 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 61115? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61115 is 21.7 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 61115? ▼
In ZIP code 61115, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61115? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61115 is 13.8% 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.