ZIP Code · IL

ZIP 61107

Part of Rockford, IL

Pop. 30,765·Winnebago County·172nd most expensive ZIP in Illinois

Median rent (all units)

$1,438/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

-$494

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ZIP 61107 · $1,438

More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$830

1 BR

$920

2 BR

$1,210

3 BR

$1,600

4 BR+

$1,640

Research median

$1,210/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 61107 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Illinois

Rent in ZIP 61107 changed +7.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.7%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 10 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($78,574) is $1,964 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,640).

Rank in Rockford

4th cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Rockford.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 61104, 5 miles away, rents for 23% less ($1,112/mo), about $3,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 61107. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,256/yr

At $1,438/mo median

Location

CityRockford

StateIL

CountyWinnebago County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.6% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 61107 (Rockford, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 37.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

30,765

Median income

$78,574

Median age

42.4

Renters

28.9%

Age distribution

22.7%

18.6%

24.1%

12.2%

22.4%

Under 1822.7%

18–3418.6%

35–5424.1%

55–6412.2%

65+22.4%

Gender

47.5%

52.5%

Male47.5%

Female52.5%

Race & ethnicity

68.1%

17%

White68.1%

Black6%

Hispanic17%

Asian4.3%

Other4.6%

Education (25+)

20.3%

34.2%

37.1%

No HS diploma8.4%

HS diploma20.3%

Some college34.2%

Bachelor's+37.1%

Housing tenure

71.1%

28.9%

Owner71.1%

Renter28.9%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 61107 in Rockford, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,019 → $1,438

up 41.1%

Income

$65,145 → $78,574

up 20.6%

Population

29,363 → 30,765

up 4.8%

Renter share

33% → 28.9%

-4.1 pts

Bachelor's+

36.3% → 37.1%

+0.8 pts

Median age

43.4 → 42.4

-1.0 yrs

Compared with 2022, rent in ZIP 61107 in Rockford, IL has increased by $419 per month, settling near $1,438 after starting the period at $1,019. Census figures show median household income at $78,574 today, compared with $65,145 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 20.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 29,363 to 30,765 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.8% change. About 28.9% of households rent today, against 33% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 61107 covers Rockford, IL. The median rent here is $1,438/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($78,574/yr), ZIP 61107 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 61107?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (about $28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,438/mo in ZIP 61107. The local median household income is $78,574/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 61107?

Rent in ZIP 61107 has risen 7.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2022.

How does ZIP 61107 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 61107 is one of the more affordable among Illinois ZIP codes for rent, ranking #172 of 227 at $1,438/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 61107 changed +7.6%, against a typical +4.7% across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks.