61101 ZIP Code
Rockford, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 61101 |
| City/Town: | Rockford |
| County: | Winnebago |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,481 |
| Median Household Income: | $45,363 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,823 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,872 |
| Median Home Value: | $83,800 |
| Land Area: | 41.5 sq miles
107.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3461, -89.1461 |
Population Information (61101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,481 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,003 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,478 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 913 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,655 | 8.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,954 | 9.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,719 | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,000 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,622 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,646 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,088 | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,236 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,370 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,016 | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 872 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 390 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (61101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $83,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $922 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,872 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,947 | 89.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 925 | 10.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,164 | 52.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,783 | 47.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (61101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,240 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 678 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,788 | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,651 | 35.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,031 | 22.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,137 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,143 | 8.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 812 | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (61101 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $45,363 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $58,336 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $55,344 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,823 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (61101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,282 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,972 | 85.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,305 | 14.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,282 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,185 | 90.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 581 | 7.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 181 | 2.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 25 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (61101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,133 | 49.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,862 | 38.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 57 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 203 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 797 | 3.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,429 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,616 | 7.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,266 | 15.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,897 | 14.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 138 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 33 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 198 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (61101 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 826 | 10.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 775 | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 935 | 11.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 770 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 936 | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,498 | 18.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 929 | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 765 | 9.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 355 | 4.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 158 | 2.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (61101 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,403 | 80.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 816 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 183 | 2.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 91 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 79 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 286 | 3.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (61101 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 33 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 382 | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,352 | 17.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 201 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,111 | 13.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 654 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 94 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 163 | 2.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 866 | 10.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,846 | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 556 | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 593 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 121 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (61101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 30.4% | 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 (61101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,627 | 90.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,124 | 44.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,987 | 58.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,788 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (61101 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,463 | 68.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,093 | 38.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,841 | 23.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 670 | 8.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 328 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,969 | 37.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (61101 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,114 | 68.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 471 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 644 | 7.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 436 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 229 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 114 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 831 | 9.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 24 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (61101 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 236 | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 642 | 7.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 337 | 3.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 346 | 3.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,290 | 14.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,495 | 16.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,856 | 20.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,005 | 11.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,665 | 18.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (61101 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 110 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 989 | 11.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,566 | 28.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,646 | 41.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,275 | 14.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 286 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (61101 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,621 | 83.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 226 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 998 | 12.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 34 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 32 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 20 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (61101 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,174 | 14.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,256 | 41.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,261 | 28.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,256 | 15.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (61101 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 935 | 22.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,486 | 35.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 591 | 14.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 657 | 15.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 300 | 7.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 191 | 4.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 4 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (61101 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,086 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $488 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $922 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.38 |
Households (61101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,947 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,801 | 35.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 885 | 11.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,475 | 18.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,249 | 40.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,478 | 31.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,494 | 31.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.55 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.28 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (61101 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,576 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,313 | 43.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,027 | 40.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 215 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 947 | 12.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,201 | 42.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (61101 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,718 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 445 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 381 | 6.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,645 | 46.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,625 | 28.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 622 | 10.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (61101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,804 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,154 | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,415 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,878 | 19.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 225 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,311 | 59.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,342 | 34.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (61101 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,076 | 88.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,310 | 11.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,677 | 72.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 569 | 24.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 148 | 6.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 64 | 2.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (61101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,708 | 91.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 109 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,773 | 1626.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,773 | 1626.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,773 | 1626.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 172 | 157.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 284 | 260.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,123 | 1030.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 7 | 6.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (61101 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,568 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,198 | 82.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,370 | 17.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,682 | 13.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 379 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 83 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 226 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (61101 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,947 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,955 | 87.5% | 89.4% |
Rockford, IL61101