61111 ZIP Code — Loves Park, IL

Winnebago County, Illinois

ZIP code 61111 is located in Loves Park, Illinois, within Winnebago County. It covers approximately 14.23 square miles and serves a population of 22,756 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61111

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $137,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $56,276. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61111 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

22,756

population

14.23

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61111 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61111

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61111. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Loves Park	Acceptable
Loves Park	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	22,756
Population density	1,599 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	201

Geography
Land area	14.23 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	42.3299
Longitude	-88.9954
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	815

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.0%	45.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	31.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	19.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.9%	4.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

22,756

Population

1,599

People per sq mi

36.5

Median age

$56,276

Median household income

$33,783

Per capita income

$137,700

Median home value

$999

Median monthly rent

63.0%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

6,547

Housing units

25.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

824

Under 5

920

509

5–9

568

646

10–14

722

634

15–19

708

779

20–24

871

1,712

25–34

1,913

1,236

35–44

1,380

909

45–54

1,016

905

55–59

1,011

663

60–64

741

1,203

65–74

1,344

507

75–84

566

222

85+

247

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,825	21.2%
18 and over	17,931	78.8%
65 and over	4,089	18.0%
Median age	36.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.9%

Two or more races 8.9%

Black or African American 6.7%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Asian 2.9%

Other race 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	17,889	74.9%
Two or more races	2,129	8.9%
Black or African American	1,597	6.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,124	4.7%
Asian	685	2.9%
Other race	439	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.0%	45.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	31.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	19.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.9%	4.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$56,276

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.6%

$50k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 31.1%

$150k–$200k 20.7%

$200k–$300k 16.3%

$300k–$500k 3.6%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,700
Median rent / month	$999
Owner occupied	63.0%
Renter occupied	37.0%
Vacant	4.6%
Single-family detached	58.4%
Large apartment buildings	5.1%
Mobile homes	3.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	16.6%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	17.6%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	12.2%
1950–1959	11.4%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	6.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	42.6%
3 bedrooms	37.7%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	36.1%
2 vehicles	41.9%
3 or more	15.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.8%
Electricity	16.4%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,828	39.6%
Cohabiting couple	810	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,902	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	3,120	32.3%
Households with children under 18	2,501	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,120	32.3%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.0%	33.0%
Married	46.2%	39.9%
Separated	1.5%	2.8%
Widowed	1.4%	10.9%
Divorced	11.8%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 32.4%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 17.1%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	25.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	302	6.7%
Kindergarten	278	6.1%
Elementary school	1,923	42.5%
High school	936	20.7%
College / grad school	1,091	24.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.8%

Manufacturing 21.8%

Retail trade 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Professional & management 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Construction 5.4%

Other services 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Public administration 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Information 0.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.5%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.3%
Production & transportation	21.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.6%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.3%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 23.9%

18 and over 12.9%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 32.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.8%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,004	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	37.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.0%
Public insurance	40.8%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	21,012	92.3%
Spanish	816	3.9%
Other Indo-European	441	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	162	0.8%
Other languages	193	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	20,931	92.0%
Born in same state	20,888	91.8%
Born in different state	16,155	71.0%
Foreign born	43	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	1,825	8.0%
Not a US citizen	720	39.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,842	12.5%
French	2,101	9.2%
Arab	775	3.4%
Polish	740	3.3%
English	404	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	73	0.3%
Norwegian	72	0.3%
Dutch	53	0.2%
Irish	32	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61111

What city is ZIP code 61111 in?

ZIP code 61111 is primarily assigned to Loves Park, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61111 in?

ZIP code 61111 falls within Winnebago County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61111?

15% of residents in ZIP code 61111 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61111 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 61111 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61111?

The median home value in ZIP code 61111 is $137,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 61111?

ZIP code 61111 has an estimated population of 22,756 residents, with a density of 1,599 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61111 in?

ZIP code 61111 observes the CST timezone.