| ZIP Code | 61107 |
|---|---|
| City | Rockford |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Winnebago County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 824 ft |
| Latitude | 42.285464 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.001649 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17201 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 10.1% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 48.3% ▲ 25% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.5% ▲ 54% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 182 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,335 (21.8%) |
| Some College | 2,526 (12.7%) |
| Associates | 3,224 (16.2%) |
| Bachelors | 2,049 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,544 (38%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $75,492 ≈ Avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $165,200 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,053/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,711 |
| Vacant Units | 994 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,711 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 994 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 61107 is located in Rockford, Illinois, within Winnebago County. With a population of 29,473, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.2 years. Economically, 61107 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $75,492 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61107 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $165,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,053 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 61107 is majority White (67.76%). Residents are well-educated — 48.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.1%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61107 stands at 7.5%, which is significantly above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 61107 in Rockford, IL is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 29,473 residents, a median household income of $75,492, and a median home value of $165,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.