61104 ZIP Code
Rockford, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 61104 |
| City/Town: | Rockford |
| County: | Winnebago |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,306 |
| Median Household Income: | $29,594 |
| Per Capita Income: | $25,389 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,449 |
| Median Home Value: | $77,500 |
| Land Area: | 4.5 sq miles
11.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2517, -89.0799 |
Population Information (61104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,306 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,678 | 52.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,628 | 47.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,345 | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,430 | 7.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,412 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 988 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,290 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,721 | 14.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,359 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,214 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,354 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 988 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,431 | 7.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 498 | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 276 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (61104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $77,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $788 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,449 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,049 | 85.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,400 | 14.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,951 | 36.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,098 | 63.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (61104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,841 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 878 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,839 | 15.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,591 | 38.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,630 | 22.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 923 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 678 | 5.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 302 | 2.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 77.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 8.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (61104 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $29,594 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $43,702 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $33,096 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $25,389 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (61104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,012 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,813 | 85.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,199 | 15.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,771 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,036 | 88.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 566 | 8.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 199 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (61104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,516 | 52.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,162 | 22.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 114 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 762 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 44 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,292 | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,416 | 13.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,745 | 15.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,506 | 24.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,697 | 20.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 347 | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 124 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 338 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (61104 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,143 | 14.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 954 | 11.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,458 | 18.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,131 | 14.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 961 | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,118 | 13.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 568 | 7.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 423 | 5.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 268 | 3.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 25 | 0.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (61104 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,789 | 70.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 898 | 13.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 147 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 230 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 241 | 3.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 340 | 5.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (61104 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 253 | 3.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,231 | 18.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 101 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,034 | 15.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 703 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 75 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 214 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 905 | 13.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,107 | 16.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 688 | 10.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 329 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 163 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (61104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 39.3% | 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 (61104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,488 | 90.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,766 | 31.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,094 | 66.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,812 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (61104 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,545 | 68.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,759 | 34.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 869 | 10.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 810 | 10.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 343 | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,517 | 43.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (61104 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,620 | 38.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 114 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,683 | 28.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,484 | 15.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 341 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 193 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 970 | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 44 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (61104 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 80 | 0.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 177 | 1.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 139 | 1.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 898 | 9.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 294 | 3.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 669 | 7.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,026 | 10.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 923 | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,229 | 55.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (61104 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 576 | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,770 | 18.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,889 | 41.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,398 | 25.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 569 | 6.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 247 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (61104 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,325 | 78.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 101 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,327 | 16.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 61 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 235 | 2.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (61104 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,790 | 22.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,779 | 46.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,744 | 21.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 736 | 9.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (61104 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 613 | 20.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,553 | 52.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 509 | 17.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 221 | 7.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 47 | 1.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 8 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (61104 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $964 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $395 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $788 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.18 | 2.38 |
Households (61104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,049 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,919 | 23.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 707 | 8.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,618 | 32.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,983 | 37.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,418 | 30.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,910 | 23.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.26 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (61104 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,253 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,257 | 44.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,313 | 31.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 162 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,314 | 18.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,954 | 40.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (61104 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,398 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 288 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 229 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,580 | 58.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 763 | 17.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 538 | 12.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (61104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,455 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 673 | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,300 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,910 | 21.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 284 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,628 | 67.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 998 | 25.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (61104 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,260 | 83.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,819 | 15.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,255 | 80.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 555 | 19.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 219 | 7.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 9 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (61104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,744 | 86.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 116 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,562 | 2208.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,562 | 2208.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,562 | 2208.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 28 | 24.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 462 | 398.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,430 | 1232.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (61104 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,961 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,832 | 75.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,129 | 24.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,795 | 16.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 224 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 557 | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 553 | 3.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (61104 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,049 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,786 | 84.3% | 89.4% |
Rockford, IL61104