61103 ZIP Code
Rockford, Illinois
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 61103 |
| City/Town: | Rockford |
| County: | Winnebago |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,441 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,192 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,101 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,470 |
| Median Home Value: | $103,900 |
| Land Area: | 16.3 sq miles
42.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3409, -89.0875 |
Population Information (61103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,441 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,336 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,105 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,502 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,526 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,261 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,373 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,316 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,871 | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,867 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,009 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,468 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,646 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,643 | 11.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,159 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 800 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (61103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $103,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $916 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,470 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,053 | 87.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,417 | 12.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,345 | 53.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,708 | 46.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (61103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,463 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 697 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,439 | 8.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,216 | 31.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,948 | 24.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,540 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,361 | 14.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,262 | 7.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (61103 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,192 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,638 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $64,667 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,101 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (61103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,668 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,824 | 92.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 844 | 7.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,175 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,367 | 85.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 947 | 9.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 492 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (61103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,302 | 61.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,562 | 23.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 2 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 175 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 432 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,968 | 12.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,861 | 7.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,685 | 11.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,183 | 9.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 206 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 49 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 247 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (61103 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 846 | 8.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 733 | 7.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,257 | 12.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 976 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,272 | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,729 | 17.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,289 | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,106 | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 519 | 5.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 326 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (61103 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,300 | 74.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,217 | 12.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 152 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 134 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 225 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 529 | 5.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (61103 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 15 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 486 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,809 | 18.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 202 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,171 | 11.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 890 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 82 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 405 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 933 | 9.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,292 | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 782 | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 537 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 220 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (61103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.7% | 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 (61103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,556 | 92.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,094 | 55.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,209 | 47.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,277 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (61103 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,225 | 71.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,506 | 34.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,381 | 23.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 819 | 8.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 426 | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,676 | 26.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (61103 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,166 | 62.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 198 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 693 | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 995 | 8.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 553 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 687 | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,170 | 10.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 8 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (61103 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 98 | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 287 | 2.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 470 | 4.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 523 | 4.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,714 | 14.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,597 | 13.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,220 | 19.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 887 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,658 | 31.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (61103 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 381 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,871 | 16.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,479 | 30.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,663 | 31.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,612 | 14.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 464 | 4.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (61103 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,218 | 81.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 125 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,449 | 14.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 16 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 20 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 71 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 154 | 1.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (61103 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,537 | 15.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,993 | 39.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,050 | 30.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,473 | 14.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (61103 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 347 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,218 | 41.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,292 | 24.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 756 | 14.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 393 | 7.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 247 | 4.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 92 | 1.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (61103 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,063 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $517 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $916 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.17 | 2.38 |
Households (61103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,053 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,456 | 34.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 895 | 8.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,329 | 23.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,404 | 33.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,554 | 25.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,108 | 30.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.25 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (61103 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,071 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,682 | 40.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,698 | 40.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 247 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,282 | 14.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,654 | 40.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (61103 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,160 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 179 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 376 | 7.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,366 | 45.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,105 | 21.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,134 | 22.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (61103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,140 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,501 | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,833 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,814 | 16.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 228 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,137 | 56.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,449 | 38.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (61103 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,563 | 83.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,605 | 15.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,627 | 72.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 890 | 24.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 486 | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 88 | 2.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (61103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,998 | 93.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 234 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,443 | 616.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,443 | 616.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,443 | 616.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 222 | 94.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 328 | 140.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 640 | 273.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 89 | 38.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (61103 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,939 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,364 | 88.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,575 | 11.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,879 | 8.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 257 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 85 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 354 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (61103 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,053 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,031 | 89.8% | 89.4% |
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