What to know about ZIP 61105
ZIP code 61105 covers ZIP 61105 with a population of about 1,267.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 56.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the ROCKFORD media market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 61105 covers ZIP 61105 with a population of about 1,267.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 56.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the ROCKFORD media market.
ZIP 61105 fits a retirement-oriented profile (older median age or known retirement-community context). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.
Median household income in ZIP 61105 is about $18,765 — about 75% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 44.9%; unemployment rate near 9.9%; 21.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 12.2 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Transportation, and Manufacturing; about 10.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 5.1 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $181,300 — about 48% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $554 (about 52% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 5.3% (about 60.1 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 61105, a household would need roughly $50,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,165. That is about 166% above the local median household income ($18,765), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.