61114 ZIP Code — Rockford, IL

Winnebago County, Illinois

ZIP code 61114 is located in Rockford, Illinois, within Winnebago County. It covers approximately 8.14 square miles and serves a population of 15,017 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815/779.

About ZIP code 61114

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $183,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

The gap between median ($80,930) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

15,017

population

8.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61114 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61114

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61114. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rockford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61107 Rockford (2 mi) 61108 Rockford (3.6 mi) 61115 Machesney Park (4.2 mi) 61112 Rockford (4.4 mi) 61103 Rockford (4.8 mi) 61104 Rockford (6.2 mi) 61011 Caledonia (6.8 mi) 61016 Cherry Valley (7.4 mi) 61073 Roscoe (7.8 mi) 61101 Rockford (8.3 mi) 61008 Belvidere (8.8 mi) 61109 Rockford (8.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	15,017
Population density	1,845 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	201

Geography
Land area	8.14 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.3080
Longitude	-88.9868
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	815/779

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.5%	45.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	31.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	28.7%	19.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	11.0%	4.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

15,017

Population

1,845

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$80,930

Median household income

$46,685

Per capita income

$183,700

Median home value

$1,204

Median monthly rent

69.8%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

4,679

Housing units

44.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

409

Under 5

467

376

5–9

430

311

10–14

356

353

15–19

403

459

20–24

525

786

25–34

899

647

35–44

740

764

45–54

873

438

55–59

500

535

60–64

612

984

65–74

1,124

435

75–84

498

510

85+

583

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,880	19.2%
18 and over	12,137	80.8%
65 and over	4,134	27.5%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.3%

Black or African American 8.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

Two or more races 5.7%

Asian 4.1%

Other race 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	11,678	73.3%
Black or African American	1,388	8.7%
Hispanic or Latino	906	5.7%
Two or more races	901	5.7%
Asian	660	4.1%
Other race	382	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.5%	45.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	31.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	28.7%	19.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	11.0%	4.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k+ 11.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
$150k–$200k	10.6%
$200k+	11.6%
Median income	$80,930

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 35.0%

$200k–$300k 26.1%

$300k–$500k 12.0%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,700
Median rent / month	$1,204
Owner occupied	69.8%
Renter occupied	30.2%
Vacant	3.5%
Single-family detached	61.2%
Large apartment buildings	9.9%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	23.8%
1980–1989	20.5%
1970–1979	23.7%
1960–1969	14.6%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	40.0%
4 bedrooms	21.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	32.0%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	20.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	80.1%
Electricity	17.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,211	50.4%
Cohabiting couple	276	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	841	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	2,044	32.1%
Households with children under 18	1,397	21.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,833	44.5%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	27.0%
Married	59.2%	46.8%
Separated	0.2%	0.4%
Widowed	2.9%	15.6%
Divorced	8.4%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 19.9%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 25.0%

Graduate / professional 19.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	44.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	343	10.1%
Kindergarten	202	5.9%
Elementary school	1,073	31.6%
High school	703	20.7%
College / grad school	1,076	31.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.1%

Manufacturing 14.1%

Retail trade 12.6%

Professional & management 11.0%

Other services 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Construction 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Information 2.2%

Public administration 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.6%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	4.9%
Production & transportation	12.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.2%
Government	8.6%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.0%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	13.0%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.3

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 13.5%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 0.2%

Female-led households 17.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	34.9%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.3%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	15.9%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	10.8%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	70.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	830	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	30.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.0%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,141	94.2%
Spanish	390	2.8%
Other Indo-European	192	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	162	1.1%
Other languages	36	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,512	90.0%
Born in same state	13,391	89.2%
Born in different state	10,269	68.4%
Foreign born	121	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	1,505	10.0%
Not a US citizen	1,111	73.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,685	11.2%
French	1,428	9.5%
Arab	649	4.3%
Polish	546	3.6%
English	245	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	155	1%
Irish	146	1%
Norwegian	71	0.5%
German	32	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	91.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61114

What city is ZIP code 61114 in?

ZIP code 61114 is primarily assigned to Rockford, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61114 in?

ZIP code 61114 falls within Winnebago County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61114 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 61114 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 61114 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 61114 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61114?

The median home value in ZIP code 61114 is $183,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 61114?

ZIP code 61114 has an estimated population of 15,017 residents, with a density of 1,844 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61114 in?

ZIP code 61114 observes the CST timezone.