61109 ZIP Code
Rockford, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 61109 |
| City/Town: | Rockford |
| County: | Winnebago |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,382 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,242 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,624 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,717 |
| Median Home Value: | $125,800 |
| Land Area: | 38.5 sq miles
99.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.1913, -89.0558 |
Population Information (61109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,382 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,623 | 47.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,759 | 52.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,089 | 7.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,345 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,617 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,658 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,361 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,039 | 15.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,276 | 8.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,797 | 14.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,734 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,596 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,386 | 9.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,154 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 330 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (61109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $125,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $901 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,717 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,891 | 93.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 826 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,975 | 64.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,916 | 36.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (61109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,312 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 915 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,961 | 11.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,964 | 34.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,155 | 24.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,449 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,084 | 12.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 784 | 4.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (61109 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,242 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,318 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $67,269 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,624 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (61109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,765 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,629 | 91.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,130 | 8.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,319 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,287 | 89.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 918 | 7.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 413 | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (61109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,205 | 65.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,632 | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 209 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,480 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,723 | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,133 | 8.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,291 | 12.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,250 | 19.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,443 | 16.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 300 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 136 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 371 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (61109 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 639 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 517 | 4.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 919 | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,122 | 10.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,544 | 14.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,308 | 21.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,473 | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,531 | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 578 | 5.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 260 | 2.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (61109 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,041 | 79.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,373 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 21 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 59 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 214 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 555 | 4.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (61109 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 50 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 757 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,581 | 28.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 265 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,100 | 8.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,131 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 48 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 444 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 925 | 7.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,458 | 19.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,224 | 9.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 485 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 161 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (61109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.9% | 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 (61109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,243 | 91.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,226 | 57.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,294 | 46.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,132 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (61109 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,584 | 78.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,246 | 29.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,196 | 20.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 738 | 6.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 321 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,126 | 19.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (61109 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,010 | 68.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 332 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 307 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 384 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,030 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 735 | 6.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 640 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 279 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (61109 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 133 | 1.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,035 | 8.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,455 | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,242 | 10.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,911 | 24.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,713 | 14.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,438 | 12.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 804 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 986 | 8.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (61109 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 160 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,659 | 14.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,959 | 25.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,329 | 45.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,335 | 11.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 275 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (61109 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,279 | 85.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 123 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,423 | 13.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (61109 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 772 | 7.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,965 | 36.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,673 | 33.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,481 | 22.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (61109 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 813 | 11.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,680 | 24.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,060 | 29.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,699 | 24.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 577 | 8.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 126 | 1.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 8 | 0.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 12 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (61109 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,207 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $529 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $901 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.21 | 2.38 |
Households (61109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,891 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,364 | 40.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,324 | 12.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,265 | 20.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,243 | 29.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,933 | 26.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,966 | 27.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.03 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (61109 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,301 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,956 | 38.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,590 | 44.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 417 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,226 | 11.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,156 | 40.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (61109 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,552 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 645 | 11.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 276 | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,049 | 36.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,173 | 21.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,409 | 25.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (61109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,435 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,258 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,375 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,545 | 13.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 246 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,836 | 51.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,463 | 41.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (61109 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,008 | 83.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,995 | 15.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,258 | 56.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,583 | 39.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 675 | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 154 | 3.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (61109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,935 | 86.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 207 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,447 | 1665.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,447 | 1665.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,447 | 1665.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 318 | 153.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 11 | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,223 | 1073.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 6 | 2.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (61109 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,293 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,186 | 79.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,107 | 21.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,856 | 15.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 464 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 687 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 100 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (61109 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,891 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,182 | 93.5% | 89.4% |
Rockford, IL61109