| ZIP Code | 61114 |
|---|---|
| City | Rockford |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Winnebago County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 880 ft |
| Latitude | 42.306605 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.990894 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17201 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.32 |
| Below Poverty | 7.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.7% ▲ 46% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 19% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 88 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,886 (18.4%) |
| Some College | 1,079 (10.5%) |
| Associates | 1,383 (13.5%) |
| Bachelors | 899 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,920 (48%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,472 ▲ 9% above avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $196,000 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,284/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,599 |
| Vacant Units | 250 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,599 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 250 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
ZIP code 61114 is located in Rockford, Illinois, within Winnebago County. With a population of 15,026, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.8 years. Economically, 61114 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $83,472 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61114 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $196,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,284 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 61114 is primarily White (72.34%). Residents are well-educated — 56.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.9%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61114 stands at 4.0%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 61114 in Rockford, IL is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 15,026 residents, a median household income of $83,472, and a median home value of $196,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.