61008 ZIP Code
Belvidere, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 61008 |
| City/Town: | Belvidere |
| County: | Boone |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,227 |
| Median Household Income: | $69,945 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,053 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,448 |
| Median Home Value: | $166,800 |
| Land Area: | 84.3 sq miles
218.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2459, -88.8399 |
Population Information (61008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,227 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,975 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,252 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,563 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,332 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,532 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,574 | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,182 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,628 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,157 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,473 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,259 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,583 | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,503 | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,847 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 594 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (61008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $166,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $911 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,448 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,756 | 94.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 692 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,119 | 79.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,637 | 20.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (61008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,044 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,145 | 9.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,916 | 8.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,779 | 33.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,080 | 22.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,720 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,761 | 12.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,643 | 7.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (61008 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $69,945 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $92,263 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $89,354 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,053 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (61008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,963 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,879 | 94.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,084 | 6.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,457 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,027 | 89.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,449 | 8.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 401 | 2.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (61008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,189 | 76.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 503 | 1.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 63 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 443 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,411 | 12.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,618 | 7.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,325 | 18.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,726 | 28.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 9,095 | 26.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 170 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 11 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 450 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (61008 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 568 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 475 | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 777 | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,112 | 8.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,670 | 13.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,965 | 15.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,760 | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,406 | 18.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 985 | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,038 | 8.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (61008 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,922 | 76.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,366 | 14.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 25 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 31 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 230 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 840 | 5.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (61008 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 317 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,375 | 8.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 4,146 | 24.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 347 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,899 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 748 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 129 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 462 | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,727 | 10.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,249 | 19.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,508 | 8.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 754 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 218 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (61008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (61008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 31,467 | 91.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,750 | 66.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,076 | 38.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,446 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (61008 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,800 | 76.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,283 | 33.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,677 | 28.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 779 | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 410 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,691 | 13.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (61008 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,922 | 73.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 698 | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 683 | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 480 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 198 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 124 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 363 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 980 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (61008 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 309 | 2.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,411 | 17.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,187 | 16.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 878 | 6.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,082 | 15.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,377 | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,035 | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 471 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,671 | 19.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (61008 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 217 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 790 | 5.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,286 | 24.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,086 | 45.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,606 | 19.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 463 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (61008 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,747 | 84.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 438 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,470 | 11.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 20 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 48 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (61008 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 699 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,821 | 30.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,779 | 37.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,457 | 27.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (61008 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 664 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,268 | 12.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,309 | 22.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,096 | 20.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,118 | 20.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,289 | 12.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 307 | 3.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 68 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (61008 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,437 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $623 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $911 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.38 |
Households (61008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,756 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,126 | 48.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,269 | 17.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,047 | 16.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,356 | 26.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,965 | 31.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,394 | 34.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.66 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.23 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (61008 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,606 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,080 | 37.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,683 | 49.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 407 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,273 | 9.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,244 | 31.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (61008 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,401 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 325 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 360 | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,538 | 42.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,274 | 27.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,904 | 22.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (61008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,281 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,666 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 33,913 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,863 | 14.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 326 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,471 | 50.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,066 | 42.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (61008 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,964 | 93.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,903 | 5.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 881 | 46.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,006 | 52.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 313 | 16.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 16 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (61008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,752 | 86.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 140 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,475 | 3196.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,475 | 3196.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,475 | 3196.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 183 | 130.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 20 | 14.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 40 | 28.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,735 | 2667.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 80 | 57.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (61008 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,664 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,435 | 74.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,229 | 25.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 7,408 | 22.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 457 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 198 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 166 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (61008 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,756 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,039 | 94.4% | 89.4% |
Belvidere, IL61008