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ZIP 61104

Part of Rockford, IL
Pop. 17,222·Winnebago County·215th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,081/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$884
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ZIP 61104 · $1,081
More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$730
1 BR
$810
2 BR
$1,070
3 BR
$1,410
4 BR+
$1,450
Research median
$1,070/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,972/yr
At $1,081/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyWinnebago County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.1% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 61104 (Rockford, IL) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,222
Median income
$33,772
Median age
34.4
Renters
62.2%
Age distribution
26.4%
24.9%
24%
12.3%
12.5%
Under 1826.4%
18–3424.9%
35–5424%
55–6412.3%
65+12.5%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
45.1%
22.2%
26.5%
White45.1%
Black22.2%
Hispanic26.5%
Asian4.1%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
23.2%
38.9%
28.6%
No HS diploma23.2%
HS diploma38.9%
Some college28.6%
Bachelor's+9.3%
Housing tenure
37.8%
62.2%
Owner37.8%
Renter62.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 61104 in Rockford, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$31,011 → $33,772
up 8.9%
Population
19,106 → 17,222
down 9.9%
Renter share
61.9% → 62.2%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
8.8% → 9.3%
+0.5 pts

Census figures show median household income at $33,772 today, compared with $31,011 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 61104 in Rockford, IL losing about 1,884 residents over the five-year window, down 9.9% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 61104 covers Rockford, IL. The median rent here is $1,081/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $810/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($33,772/yr), ZIP 61104 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 61104?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 61104 (Rockford, IL) is $1,081. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 61104 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 61104's median rent of $1,081/mo is $884 (45%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 61104 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 61104 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #215 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,081/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 61104?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $43,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,081/mo in ZIP 61104. The local median household income is $33,772/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 61104?

Rent in ZIP 61104 has increased 4.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 61104 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 61104 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,081/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($33,772/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 61104 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 61104 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62.2% of ZIP 61104 households are renters, while 37.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 61104 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 61104 compare to the rest of Rockford?

ZIP 61104 is more affordable than Rockford overall. At $1,081/mo, it's $127 below the Rockford citywide median of $1,208/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 61104 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 61104 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,081/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 61104's median household income ($33,772/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 61104 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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