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ZIP 61107

Part of Rockford, IL
Pop. 30,765·Winnebago County·188th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,355/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.4%
Month-over-Month
-4.6%
vs US Median
-$610
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 61107 · $1,355
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,260/yr
At $1,355/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyWinnebago County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 6.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.4% YoY, -4.6% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

Census figures show median household income at $78,574 today, compared with $65,145 five years earlier. 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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 61107 covers Rockford, IL. The median rent here is $1,355/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($78,574/yr), ZIP 61107 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 61107?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 61107 (Rockford, IL) is $1,355. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 61107 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 61107's median rent of $1,355/mo is $610 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 61107 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 61107 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #188 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,355/mo.

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 $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,355/mo in ZIP 61107. The local median household income is $78,574/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 61107?

Rent in ZIP 61107 has increased 6.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 61107 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 61107 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,355/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($78,574/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 61107 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 61107 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.9% of ZIP 61107 households are renters, while 71.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 61107 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 61107 compare to the rest of Rockford?

ZIP 61107 is pricier than Rockford as a whole. At $1,355/mo, it's $147 above the Rockford citywide median of $1,208/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 61107 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 61107 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,355/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 61107's median household income ($78,574/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 61107 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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