Rockford, IL — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 61101 serves a portion of Rockford, Illinois, within Winnebago County. This community is home to approximately 7,080 residents, with a median age of 43.7 years. The median household income of $78,134 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $562,564 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 26% owner-occupied and 74% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Rockford is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 88 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 51% and an unemployment rate of 3.1%, 61101 reflects the economic character of Winnebago County in Illinois.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 7,080 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 1,336 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $78,134 | ↑ 16% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $562,564 | ↑ 87% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 88 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | ↓ 21% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 12.0% | ↑ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 51% | ↑ 46% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 43.7 yrs | ↑ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 26% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 74% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 2,902 | — |