61101 ZIP Code, Rockford, IL
61101 is a ZIP code in Rockford, Illinois in Winnebago County. It covers 42 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61103, 61115 and 61072. 19,318 people live here in 7,750 households. With about 465 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (51% own). Median household income is $46,163, well below the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Rockford, IL
- County: Winnebago County
- Land area: 42 sq mi
- Population: 19,318
- Median household income: $46,163
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 19,318 |
| Households | 7,750 |
| Median household income | $46,163 |
| Income per person | $24,971 |
| Median age | 37.7 |
| Homeowners | 51.4% |
| Median home value | $90,600 |
| Median rent | $1,037 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.9% |
| Broadband internet | 84.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 18.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.8% |
| $10–15K | 8.5% |
| $15–25K | 12.2% |
| $25–35K | 10.5% |
| $35–50K | 10.7% |
| $50–75K | 19.6% |
| $75–100K | 10.6% |
| $100–150K | 11.1% |
| $150–200K | 4.5% |
| $200K+ | 2.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.3% |
| 10–19 | 16.3% |
| 20–24 | 5.6% |
| 25–34 | 11.8% |
| 35–44 | 12.9% |
| 45–54 | 10.8% |
| 55–64 | 11.8% |
| 65–74 | 10.4% |
| 75+ | 7.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 23.0% |
| Owned outright | 22.9% |
| Rented | 43.0% |
| Vacant | 11.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 70.8% |
| Townhome | 5.1% |
| 2–4 units | 11.0% |
| 5–19 units | 3.0% |
| 20+ units | 9.4% |
| Mobile / other | 0.6% |
Businesses in 61101
321 business establishments with 4,056 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 47
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 46
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 35
- Accommodation and Food Services: 32
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 31
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 30
- Construction: 28
- Manufacturing: 15
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61103 — Rockford city, IL (3 mi)
- 61115 — Machesney Park village, IL (6.3 mi)
- 61072 — Rockton village, IL (6.7 mi)
- 61104 — Rockford city, IL (7.3 mi)
- 61111 — Loves Park city, IL (7.4 mi)
- 61088 — Winnebago village, IL (8 mi)
- 61102 — Rockford city, IL (8.1 mi)
- 61079 (8.2 mi)
Areas that include 61101
- Rockford, IL ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Winnebago County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 19: highest share of households with children in Winnebago County
- No. 4 of 19: lowest median age in Winnebago County
- No. 1 of 8: highest share of households with children in Rockford, IL
- No. 3 of 8: lowest median age in Rockford, IL
- No. 3 of 8: fastest population growth in Rockford, IL
Mail every home in 61101
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61101, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61101 in?
- 61101 is a Rockford, IL mailing address. By land area, 18% lies inside Rockford; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 61101 in?
- 61101 is in Winnebago County.
- What is the population of 61101?
- About 19,318 people (±1,342), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 19,784.
- What is the median household income in 61101?
- $46,163 (±$6,481), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 61101?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61101 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61101?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61103 (3 mi, Rockford), 61115 (6.3 mi, Machesney Park), 61072 (6.7 mi, Rockton), 61104 (7.3 mi, Rockford), 61111 (7.4 mi, Loves Park) and 61088 (8 mi, Winnebago).
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