61107 ZIP Code — Rockford, IL

Winnebago County, Illinois

ZIP code 61107 is located in Rockford, Illinois, within Winnebago County. It covers approximately 14.92 square miles and serves a population of 29,386 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61107

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $156,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

The gap between median ($69,982) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 38% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

29,386

population

14.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61107 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61107

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61107. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rockford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61114 Rockford (2 mi) 61108 Rockford (2 mi) 61112 Rockford (3.3 mi) 61104 Rockford (4.3 mi) 61103 Rockford (4.8 mi) 61115 Machesney Park (5.5 mi) 61016 Cherry Valley (6.2 mi) 61109 Rockford (6.8 mi) 61101 Rockford (7.7 mi) 61011 Caledonia (8.8 mi) 61008 Belvidere (9.2 mi) 61102 Rockford (9.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	29,386
Population density	1,970 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	201

Geography
Land area	14.92 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	42.2844
Longitude	-89.0098
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	39.3%	45.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	31.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	19.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.5%	4.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

29,386

Population

1,970

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$69,982

Median household income

$41,624

Per capita income

$156,100

Median home value

$980

Median monthly rent

68.9%

Home ownership

10.5%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

9,771

Housing units

36.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

704

Under 5

785

724

5–9

807

1,071

10–14

1,195

685

15–19

765

750

20–24

837

1,635

25–34

1,825

1,630

35–44

1,820

1,627

45–54

1,815

764

55–59

852

1,053

60–64

1,176

1,806

65–74

2,016

853

75–84

953

585

85+

653

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,285	21.4%
18 and over	23,101	78.6%
65 and over	6,866	23.4%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.5%

Black or African American 8.5%

Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Two or more races 5.7%

Asian 4.3%

Other race 3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	22,434	71.5%
Black or African American	2,667	8.5%
Hispanic or Latino	1,975	6.3%
Two or more races	1,801	5.7%
Asian	1,354	4.3%
Other race	949	3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	181	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.3%	45.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	31.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	19.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.5%	4.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 8.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	8.4%
Median income	$69,982

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$50k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 29.4%

$150k–$200k 23.4%

$200k–$300k 19.3%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,100
Median rent / month	$980
Owner occupied	68.9%
Renter occupied	31.1%
Vacant	7.0%
Single-family detached	71.5%
Large apartment buildings	4.6%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	15.7%
1950–1959	20.8%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	15.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	40.8%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.3%
1 vehicle	35.3%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	16.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	86.0%
Electricity	11.9%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,817	45.5%
Cohabiting couple	836	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	2,080	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	4,043	31.6%
Households with children under 18	3,419	26.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,840	37.9%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.8%	27.3%
Married	54.3%	46.8%
Separated	1.4%	1.3%
Widowed	3.0%	10.6%
Divorced	10.4%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 24.0%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 22.6%

Graduate / professional 14.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	36.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	426	6.5%
Kindergarten	210	3.2%
Elementary school	3,179	48.4%
High school	1,341	20.4%
College / grad school	1,418	21.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.8%

Manufacturing 15.4%

Retail trade 12.0%

Professional & management 10.4%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Other services 4.8%

Construction 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Public administration 2.9%

Information 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.0%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.0%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.1%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	10.6%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 10.5%

Under 18 years 14.9%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 27.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.1%
Retirement income	28.2%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	16.9%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	66.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,711	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	28.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.9%
Public insurance	41.2%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	27,897	94.9%
Spanish	1,254	4.5%
Other Indo-European	506	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	276	1.0%
Other languages	318	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	26,506	90.2%
Born in same state	26,145	89.0%
Born in different state	19,181	65.3%
Foreign born	361	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	2,880	9.8%
Not a US citizen	1,736	60.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,741	12.7%
French	2,968	10.1%
Polish	906	3.1%
English	603	2.1%
Arab	531	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	298	1%
German	97	0.3%
Norwegian	88	0.3%
Irish	15	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61107

What city is ZIP code 61107 in?

ZIP code 61107 is primarily assigned to Rockford, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61107 in?

ZIP code 61107 falls within Winnebago County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61107 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 61107 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61107?

The median home value in ZIP code 61107 is $156,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 61107?

ZIP code 61107 has an estimated population of 29,386 residents, with a density of 1,970 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61107?

The median household income in ZIP code 61107 is $69,982, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61107 in?

ZIP code 61107 observes the CST timezone.