What to know about ZIP 61131
ZIP code 61131 covers ZIP 61131 with a population of about 2,739.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 30.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the ROCKFORD media market.
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ZIP Code 61131 — 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
2,739
Density
N/A
Median income
$50,543
-33% vs US avg
Home value
$98,500
-72% vs US avg
Median rent
$961
-17% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 61131
Income and economy in ZIP 61131
Median household income in ZIP 61131 is about $50,543 — about 33% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 26.2%; unemployment rate near 10.5%; 10.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 23.1 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Retail trade; about 1.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 14.2 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 61131
Median home value is about $98,500 — about 72% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $961 (about 17% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 55.1% (about 10.3 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 61131, 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 $633. That sits below the local median household income ($50,543), 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.