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ZIP 61108

Part of Rockford, IL
Pop. 30,355·Winnebago County·166th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,490/mo
Year-over-Year
+21.7%
Month-over-Month
+7.5%
vs US Median
-$475
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ZIP 61108 · $1,490
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$810
1 BR
$900
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,560
4 BR+
$1,600
Research median
$1,180/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$17,880/yr
At $1,490/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyWinnebago County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 21.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+21.7% YoY, +7.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 61108 (Rockford, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,355
Median income
$64,415
Median age
39.1
Renters
34.6%
Age distribution
22.4%
22.9%
21.2%
12.6%
20.9%
Under 1822.4%
18–3422.9%
35–5421.2%
55–6412.6%
65+20.9%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
60.1%
22.9%
White60.1%
Black11.2%
Hispanic22.9%
Asian4.7%
Other1.1%
Education (25+)
12%
30%
33.2%
24.7%
No HS diploma12%
HS diploma30%
Some college33.2%
Bachelor's+24.7%
Housing tenure
65.4%
34.6%
Owner65.4%
Renter34.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 61108 in Rockford, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,997 → $64,415
up 19.3%
Population
29,582 → 30,355
up 2.6%
Renter share
37.1% → 34.6%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
22.3% → 24.7%
+2.4 pts
Median age
41.4 → 39.1
-2.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $53,997 to $64,415 across the same window, up 19.3% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 61108 in Rockford, IL adding about 773 residents over the five-year window, up 2.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 37.1% to 34.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 22.3% to 24.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 61108 covers Rockford, IL. The median rent here is $1,490/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $900/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($64,415/yr), ZIP 61108 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 21.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 61108?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 61108 (Rockford, IL) is $1,490. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 61108 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 61108's median rent of $1,490/mo is $475 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 61108 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 61108 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #166 out of 229 ZIPs at $1,490/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 61108?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,490/mo in ZIP 61108. The local median household income is $64,415/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 61108?

Rent in ZIP 61108 has increased 21.7% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 61108 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 61108 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,490/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($64,415/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 61108 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 61108 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.6% of ZIP 61108 households are renters, while 65.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 61108 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 61108 compare to the rest of Rockford?

ZIP 61108 is pricier than Rockford as a whole. At $1,490/mo, it's $282 above the Rockford citywide median of $1,208/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 61108 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 61108 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,490/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 61108's median household income ($64,415/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 61108 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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