What to know about ZIP 61126
ZIP code 61126 covers ZIP 61126 with a population of about 1,870.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 38.1 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the ROCKFORD media market.
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ZIP Code 61126 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
1,870
Density
N/A
Median income
$48,462
-36% vs US avg
Home value
$99,200
-72% vs US avg
Median rent
$664
-43% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 61126
Income and economy in ZIP 61126
Median household income in ZIP 61126 is about $48,462 — about 36% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 21.0%; unemployment rate near 7.5%; 7.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 26.4 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Food services, and Healthcare; about 1.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 14.1 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 61126
Median home value is about $99,200 — about 72% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $664 (about 43% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 51.7% (about 13.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 61126, a household would need roughly $27,000 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 $637. That sits below the local median household income ($48,462), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.