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U.S. ZIP Code · IL61103

Winnebago County · Rockford, IL

Typical home value

$149,116[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+7.9%
5-year / yr
+10.6%
10-year / yr
+10.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-47.5%
vs metro
-35.6%
vs state
-22.0%
ZIP 61103 location in IL
Location of ZIP 61103 in IL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 61103 is worth $149,116 — 35.6% below the Rockford, IL median. Over the past year, values have risen 7.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,094 a month — a 8.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.2%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,094[2]
Gross yield
8.8%[2]
Cap rate
5.3%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
2.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,349[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Winnebago County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
22,869[3]
Median household income
$51,161[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Winnebago County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-385[5]
Moved in
5,375
Moved out
5,760

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
8
Elementary
4
Middle
2
High
2
  • West Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Rockford SD 205

    794 students

  • Thurgood Marshall School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Rockford SD 205

    483 students

  • R K Welsh Elem School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Rockford SD 205

    459 students

  • West View Elem School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Rockford SD 205

    447 students

  • Thurgood Marshall Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 1–4 · Rockford SD 205

    378 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield8.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.3%
Annual rent$13,132

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$754
Loan principal$119,293
Down payment$29,823
Total interest paid$152,151

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.06
Monthly cost to own$1,158
Monthly rent$1,094

Owning and renting are roughly even.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
86th percentile[1]
Rental yield
40th percentile[2]
Property tax
67th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 61103?
The typical home in 61103 is worth $149,116, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 61103?
Home values in 61103 are up 7.9% over the past year, and up 10.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 61103?
A typical home in 61103 rents for about $1,094 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 61103?
The effective property tax rate in 61103 is 2.2% — roughly $3,349 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 61103?
ZIP code 61103 has a population of 22,869 and a median household income of $51,161.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Rockford, IL

    Typical home
    $118,430
    Gross yield
    15.8%
  • Rockford, IL

    Typical home
    $113,235
    Gross yield
    13.1%
  • Rockford, IL

    Typical home
    $112,107
    Gross yield
    11.7%
  • Rockford, IL

    Typical home
    $186,560
    Gross yield
    8.9%
  • Rockford, IL

    Typical home
    $189,884
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Loves Park, IL

    Typical home
    $201,075
    Gross yield
    11.0%

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