City

Belvidere, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Boone County  ·  Illinois

👥33,697Population
💰$75,833Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$185,200Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓31.1%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.2%Hispanic: 29%Black: 2.2%Asian: 1.4%Other: 2.1%Race
White65.2%
Hispanic29.0%
Black2.2%
Asian1.4%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads31.1% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 38% above avg
No HS Diploma859 (4.2%)
HS Graduate6,825 (33.5%)
Some College2,941 (14.4%)
Associates3,408 (16.7%)
Bachelors1,700 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree4,639 (22.8%)

Education

No HS: 4.2%HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
No HS4.2%
HS Grad33.5%
Some College14.4%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.8%Renter: 21.2%Tenure
Owner78.8%
Renter21.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,833 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$185,200 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$953/mo
Total Housing Units13,406
Vacant Units580

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Belvidere, IL

Belvidere is a city in Illinois, located in Boone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 33,697 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Belvidere is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,833 is near the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Belvidere is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $953 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Belvidere is moderately educated. 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (65.19%).

Belvidere, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Belvidere
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61008 33,697 $75,833 $185,200 $953 6.8% 31.1% 78.8%