61102 ZIP Code
Rockford, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 61102 |
| City/Town: | Rockford |
| County: | Winnebago |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,875 |
| Median Household Income: | $41,097 |
| Per Capita Income: | $26,912 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,305 |
| Median Home Value: | $81,100 |
| Land Area: | 34.1 sq miles
88.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2288, -89.1625 |
Population Information (61102 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,875 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,594 | 50.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,281 | 49.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,047 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,241 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,048 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,457 | 8.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,314 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,400 | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,019 | 12.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,993 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 981 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,045 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,283 | 7.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 732 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 315 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (61102 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $81,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $845 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,305 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,320 | 86.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 985 | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,798 | 60.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,522 | 39.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (61102 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,768 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 835 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,544 | 14.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,048 | 37.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,399 | 22.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 919 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 689 | 6.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 334 | 3.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 77.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 9.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (61102 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $41,097 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $59,971 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $49,981 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $26,912 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (61102 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,454 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,585 | 88.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 869 | 11.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,715 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,564 | 84.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 730 | 11.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 291 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (61102 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,295 | 43.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,756 | 34.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 152 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 119 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,493 | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,047 | 12.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,758 | 16.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,563 | 27.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,232 | 25.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 97 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 84 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 150 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (61102 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 433 | 6.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 497 | 7.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 748 | 11.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,113 | 17.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 958 | 15.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 979 | 15.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 648 | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 562 | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 208 | 3.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 174 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (61102 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,954 | 75.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 817 | 12.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 139 | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 52 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 103 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 427 | 6.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (61102 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 41 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 764 | 11.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,339 | 20.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 178 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 602 | 9.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 499 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 38 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 181 | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 598 | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,322 | 20.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 516 | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 373 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 134 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (61102 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 24.7% | 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 (61102 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,438 | 85.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,500 | 44.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,804 | 52.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,648 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (61102 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,739 | 75.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,921 | 30.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,234 | 19.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 557 | 8.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 545 | 8.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,050 | 32.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (61102 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,626 | 77.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 227 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 682 | 9.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 188 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 279 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 29 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 25 | 0.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 249 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (61102 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 66 | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 521 | 7.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 585 | 8.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 258 | 3.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 615 | 8.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 945 | 12.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,541 | 21.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 912 | 12.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,862 | 25.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (61102 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 81 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 481 | 6.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,544 | 34.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,234 | 44.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 736 | 10.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 229 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (61102 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,566 | 88.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 39 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 651 | 10.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 33 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 18 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (61102 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 659 | 10.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,226 | 35.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,118 | 33.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,317 | 20.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (61102 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 929 | 24.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,370 | 36.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 533 | 14.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 469 | 12.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 375 | 9.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 122 | 3.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (61102 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,106 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $441 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $845 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.45 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.38 |
Households (61102 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,320 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,449 | 38.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 920 | 14.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,527 | 24.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,153 | 34.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,158 | 34.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,719 | 27.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.53 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.12 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (61102 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,762 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,270 | 48.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,628 | 38.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 159 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 564 | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,683 | 39.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (61102 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,918 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 221 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 223 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,732 | 44.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,038 | 26.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 704 | 18.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (61102 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,640 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 693 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,086 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,118 | 13.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 156 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,219 | 57.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 743 | 35.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (61102 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,502 | 85.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,187 | 13.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,509 | 69.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 571 | 26.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 87 | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 107 | 4.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (61102 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,041 | 89.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 122 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,834 | 1503.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,834 | 1503.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,834 | 1503.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 70 | 57.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 46 | 37.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,608 | 1318.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (61102 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,828 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,232 | 77.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,596 | 22.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,404 | 21.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 130 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 14 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 48 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (61102 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,320 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,722 | 90.5% | 89.4% |
Rockford, IL61102