Zip code 61103: Rockford, Illinois

Q: What city is zip code 61103?

61103 is assigned to Rockford, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 61103 in?

61103 is in Winnebago County, Illinois.

Q: What is the population of 61103?

About 22,869 people live in 61103, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 61103?

The median household income in 61103 is $51,161.

Q: What zip codes are near 61103?

The closest zip codes to 61103 are 61101, 61115, 61111, 61106, 61110.

Residential delivery areaWinnebago CountyCentral Time

Population

22,869

Median household income

$51K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$116K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$934/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

16 sq mi

1,400 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 61103

61103 is a suburban zip code in Rockford, Illinois (Winnebago County), covering 16 sq mi of land. About 22,869 people live here, or 1,400 per square mile. The median resident is 40.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $51,161 a year, 37% below the national median of $80,734. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $115,500, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 52% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $934 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.1 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; production and manufacturing; and transportation and moving goods.

How 61103 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate20.7%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%140th of 1,339 in IL
Unemployment rate7.5%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%264th of 1,340 in IL
Income inequality (Gini)0.474
78th
U.S. 0.483 · IL 0.481166th of 1,336 in IL
Housing vacancy10.6%
74th
U.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%507th of 1,338 in IL
Diversity index60.4
73rd
U.S. 61.4 · IL 60.5104th of 1,342 in IL
Residents 65 and older18.9%
67th
U.S. 17.2% · IL 17%719th of 1,342 in IL
Veterans6.9%
65th
U.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%588th of 1,342 in IL
Rent-burdened renters54.6%
65th
U.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%277th of 1,291 in IL
Median age40.5
61st
U.S. 38.9 · IL 39811th of 1,342 in IL
Healthcare workers10%
58th
U.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%598th of 1,340 in IL
Population density1,400/sq mi
50th
U.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi274th of 1,342 in IL
Uninsured rate6.3%
45th
U.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%415th of 1,341 in IL
Government workers13%
44th
U.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%747th of 1,340 in IL
Residents under 1821.3%
43rd
U.S. 22% · IL 21.8%769th of 1,342 in IL
Population22,869
36th
U.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,798213th of 1,342 in IL
Foreign-born residents5.9%
33rd
U.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%352nd of 1,342 in IL
Average commute22.1 min
24th
U.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min1,041st of 1,317 in IL
Per capita income$30,331
20th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · IL $46,4061,088th of 1,341 in IL
Bachelor's degree or higher19.7%
20th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%773rd of 1,340 in IL
Homeownership rate51.6%
20th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%1,261st of 1,338 in IL
Work from home7.2%
18th
U.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%821st of 1,339 in IL
Self-employed workers6.9%
18th
U.S. 10% · IL 8.8%928th of 1,340 in IL
Median gross rent$934
16th
U.S. $1,413 · IL $1,274584th of 1,170 in IL
Median earnings per worker$37,973
16th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · IL $51,8951,142nd of 1,336 in IL
Median household income$51,161
10th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · IL $83,3901,184th of 1,316 in IL
Broadband access84%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IL 90.8%1,022nd of 1,338 in IL
Tech workers0.7%
8th
U.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%857th of 1,340 in IL
Median home value$115,500
4th
U.S. $332,700 · IL $263,300944th of 1,311 in IL

Measure	61103	Winnebago	IL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IL
Poverty rateWeakness	20.7%	15.6%	11.8%	12.5%	86th	140th of 1,339
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.5%	7.3%	5.8%	5.2%	84th	264th of 1,340
Income inequality (Gini)	0.474	0.450	0.481	0.483	78th	166th of 1,336
Housing vacancy	10.6%	7.2%	7.7%	10.1%	74th	507th of 1,338
Diversity index	60.4	55.2	60.5	61.4	73rd	104th of 1,342
Residents 65 and older	18.9%	18.5%	17%	17.2%	67th	719th of 1,342
Veterans	6.9%	6.1%	4.8%	6.2%	65th	588th of 1,342
Rent-burdened renters	54.6%	49.8%	47.9%	51.1%	65th	277th of 1,291
Median age	40.5	39.6	39	38.9	61st	811th of 1,342
Healthcare workers	10%	9.7%	9.5%	9.7%	58th	598th of 1,340
Population density	1,400/sq mi	552/sq mi	229/sq mi	95/sq mi	50th	274th of 1,342
Uninsured rate	6.3%	6.2%	6.9%	8.4%	45th	415th of 1,341
Government workers	13%	11.6%	13.3%	14.5%	44th	747th of 1,340
Residents under 18	21.3%	23.5%	21.8%	22%	43rd	769th of 1,342
Population	22,869	283,292	12,694,798	334,922,499	36th	213th of 1,342
Foreign-born residents	5.9%	8.9%	14.7%	14.1%	33rd	352nd of 1,342
Average commute	22.1 min	23 min	27.8 min	26.4 min	24th	1,041st of 1,317
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,331	$35,697	$46,406	$44,673	20th	1,088th of 1,341
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19.7%	25.2%	37.8%	35.7%	20th	773rd of 1,340
Homeownership rateWeakness	51.6%	65.9%	67.1%	65.2%	20th	1,261st of 1,338
Work from home	7.2%	9.8%	15.9%	15.1%	18th	821st of 1,339
Self-employed workers	6.9%	7.5%	8.8%	10%	18th	928th of 1,340
Median gross rent	$934	$1,021	$1,274	$1,413	16th	584th of 1,170
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,973	$44,019	$51,895	$49,666	16th	1,142nd of 1,336
Median household incomeWeakness	$51,161	$65,837	$83,390	$80,734	10th	1,184th of 1,316
Broadband accessWeakness	84%	88.8%	90.8%	91%	10th	1,022nd of 1,338
Tech workers	0.7%	2%	3.8%	3.8%	8th	857th of 1,340
Median home value	$115,500	$164,500	$263,300	$332,700	4th	944th of 1,311

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

16%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

12%

35–44

13%

45–54

13%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

40.5

Under 18

21.3%

65 and over

18.9%

Race and ethnicity

White57%
Black24%
Hispanic12%
Asian0.6%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.4%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

60.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

72.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

87%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.4%

Other

Households

Households: 9,866
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 51.3%
Married couples: 29.1%
Living alone: 39.6%
Veterans (of adults): 6.9%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

61103

$51,161

Winnebago Co.

$65,837

Illinois

$83,390

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,331

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

20.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.474

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

61103

$115,500

Winnebago Co.

$164,500

Illinois

$263,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

61103

$934

Winnebago Co.

$1,021

Illinois

$1,274

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

64%

2–4 units

15%

5–19 units

11%

20+ units

10%

Mobile home

0.1%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 11,032
Owner-occupied: 51.6%
Vacant: 10.6%
Median year built: 1955
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 54.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 30.9%
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

79%

Carpooled

Transit

0.9%

Walked

Bicycle

0.2%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

12%

10–19

41%

20–29

26%

30–44

11%

45–59

60+

Average commute

22.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

15%

Production

13%

Transportation and moving

11%

Sales

10%

Healthcare

10%

Education

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Food service

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Police and fire

0.9%

Computer and math

0.7%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.1%

Industries

Manufacturing

17%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Retail

13%

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Construction

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Information

0.5%

Agriculture and mining

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$37,973

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	61103	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$61,550	$74,888
Service	$28,299	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,422	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$48,333	$49,199
Production and transportation	$35,611	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

31%

Some college

24%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.1%
Households with broadband: 84%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 70.9%
No internet access: 10.8%
Without health insurance: 6.3%
Limited-English households: 1.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Rockford
State: Illinois
County: Winnebago County
Center point: 42.3409° N, 89.0875° W
Land area: 16 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Rockford34% of zip
Machesney Park2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 61103

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
61101	Rockford, IL	3 mi	19,318	$46,163	$90,600
61115	Machesney Park, IL	3.6 mi	22,364	$75,363	$172,600
61111	Loves Park, IL	4.3 mi	23,286	$61,393	$158,600
61106	Rockford, IL · PO box	4.4 mi	—	—	—
61110	Rockford, IL · PO box	4.4 mi	—	—	—
61125	Rockford, IL · PO box	4.4 mi	—	—	—
61126	Rockford, IL · PO box	4.4 mi	—	—	—
61130	Loves Park, IL · PO box	4.4 mi	—	—	—
61131	Loves Park, IL · PO box	4.4 mi	—	—	—
61132	Loves Park, IL · PO box	4.4 mi	—	—	—
61105	Rockford, IL · PO box	4.8 mi	—	—	—
61114	Rockford, IL	5.5 mi	15,325	$85,568	$204,300

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Questions about 61103

What city is zip code 61103?

61103 is assigned to Rockford, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 61103 in?

61103 is in Winnebago County, Illinois.

What is the population of 61103?

About 22,869 people live in 61103, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 61103 in?

61103 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 61103?

The median household income in 61103 is $51,161.

What zip codes are near 61103?

The closest zip codes to 61103 are 61101, 61115, 61111, 61106, 61110.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61103, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.