61109 ZIP Code, Rockford, IL
61109 is a ZIP code in Rockford, Illinois in Winnebago County. It covers 39 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61104, 61108 and 61112. 26,768 people live here in 11,196 households. With about 695 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (64% own). Median household income is $62,973, below the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Rockford, IL
- County: Winnebago County
- Land area: 39 sq mi
- Population: 26,768
- Median household income: $62,973
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 26,768 |
| Households | 11,196 |
| Median household income | $62,973 |
| Income per person | $33,806 |
| Median age | 36.5 |
| Homeowners | 64.2% |
| Median home value | $139,400 |
| Median rent | $959 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.6% |
| Broadband internet | 91.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 23.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.6% |
| $10–15K | 5.7% |
| $15–25K | 7.3% |
| $25–35K | 9.6% |
| $35–50K | 12.2% |
| $50–75K | 21.9% |
| $75–100K | 12.8% |
| $100–150K | 12.9% |
| $150–200K | 7.6% |
| $200K+ | 4.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.2% |
| 10–19 | 12.4% |
| 20–24 | 8.4% |
| 25–34 | 15.8% |
| 35–44 | 10.8% |
| 45–54 | 12.2% |
| 55–64 | 12.8% |
| 65–74 | 9.8% |
| 75+ | 5.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 32.5% |
| Owned outright | 28.6% |
| Rented | 33.5% |
| Vacant | 5.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 72.0% |
| Townhome | 2.2% |
| 2–4 units | 4.1% |
| 5–19 units | 16.3% |
| 20+ units | 3.7% |
| Mobile / other | 1.8% |
Businesses in 61109
609 business establishments with 18,701 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Manufacturing: 117
- Transportation and Warehousing: 86
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 64
- Wholesale Trade: 61
- Retail Trade: 61
- Construction: 56
- Accommodation and Food Services: 42
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 30
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61104 — Rockford city, IL (4.4 mi)
- 61108 — Rockford city, IL (5.2 mi)
- 61112 — Cherry Valley village, IL (5.4 mi)
- 61016 — Cherry Valley village, IL (5.5 mi)
- 61020 — Davis Junction village, IL (6 mi)
- 61102 — Rockford city, IL (6 mi)
- 61052 — Monroe Center village, IL (6.2 mi)
- 61107 — Rockford city, IL (7.1 mi)
Areas that include 61109
- Rockford, IL ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Cherry Valley, IL ZIP codes — 4 ZIP codes
- New Milford, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Winnebago County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 19: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Winnebago County
- No. 2 of 19: lowest median age in Winnebago County
- No. 4 of 8: highest median household income in Rockford, IL
- No. 4 of 8: highest median home value in Rockford, IL
- No. 5 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Rockford, IL
- No. 4 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Rockford, IL
- No. 2 of 8: lowest median age in Rockford, IL
- No. 4 of 8: fastest population growth in Rockford, IL
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61109, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61109 in?
- 61109 is a Rockford, IL mailing address. By land area, 37% lies inside Rockford, 7% lies inside New Milford and 5% lies inside Cherry Valley; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 61109 in?
- 61109 is in Winnebago County.
- What is the population of 61109?
- About 26,768 people (±1,138), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 26,958.
- What is the median household income in 61109?
- $62,973 (±$2,774), 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 61109?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61109 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61109?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61104 (4.4 mi, Rockford), 61108 (5.2 mi, Rockford), 61112 (5.4 mi, Cherry Valley), 61016 (5.5 mi, Cherry Valley), 61020 (6 mi, Davis Junction) and 61102 (6 mi, Rockford).
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