ZIP Code 61080 in South Beloit, IL

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:South Beloit, Illinois
Names to Avoid:
Beloit
Counties:Winnebago County[Primary]
Boone County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:09:30 AM
Population:11,252 [See All]
Area Codes:779 / 815
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:42.4770, -89.0087
Land Area:25.051 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 61080 has 11,252 residents and 4,308 households (average 2.59 persons per household). The median age is 38.0 years, about the same as the state (38.8) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.0% male and 51.0% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (79.6%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:11,252Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:10,955Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:11,421Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:449.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$76,579Source: Census ACS
Households:4,308Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$181,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.59Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.94Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--10,76710,80511,03210,91910,73110,34710,39310,44010,47910,05310,66810,78011,06210,955
Decennial Census10,599------------------11,252--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 38

Male Median Age: 37.5

Female Median Age: 38.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male3584124263842893363653683613813383753562741921378967
Female373396415407292318378400360365394404331294217157100143
Total731808841791581654743768721746732779687568409294189210
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:8,96077.78%
Black:4113.57%
Hispanic:*1,29211.22%
Asian:1751.52%
American Indian:590.51%
Hawaiian:10.01%
Other:6215.39%
Total:11,519100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:5,50848.95%37.5 years
Females:5,74451.05%38.6 years
Total:11,252100%38.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:10,43895.28%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:390.36%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2602.37%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2184.36%
Total Population:10,955100%
Total Native Population:10,47795.64%
Total Foreign-born Population:4784.36%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $76,579, which is below the national median ($80,734), is up $23,062 (43.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,022. Family households earn a median of $111,101 versus $46,767 for nonfamily households (a difference of $64,334). By gender, male median income is $61,250 and female is $51,733, which is lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $9,517 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 70.1%, which is above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is a bit less than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$53,517$54,729$55,172$58,096$63,926$62,815$63,337$61,419$61,557$59,885$64,020$77,386$78,533$76,579
Median Family Income$57,992$58,372$58,357$66,118$72,727$72,056$76,227$76,893$76,429$74,242$82,317$97,014$101,975$111,101
Median NonFamily Income$26,295$30,000$33,452$32,647$32,188$35,010$32,979$31,463$35,000$36,930$38,491$40,786$46,141$46,767
Median Male Income$50,538$50,642$53,497$52,989$52,213$52,102$51,331$50,843$51,648$49,729$52,553$66,285$59,600$61,250
Median Female Income$29,159$30,555$32,070$33,770$40,181$40,216$40,985$42,998$45,133$44,385$43,594$51,250$48,135$51,733
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:5,73866.27%
Unemployed:2943.40%
Not In Labor Force:2,62630.33%
Total:8,658100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:2,06736.02%
Service:93216.24%
Sales and Office:94016.38%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:68912.01%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,11019.34%
Total Civilian Employed Population:5,738100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $181,200, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $49,100 (37.17%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $49,700. The median gross rent is $942, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $286 (43.60%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $188. Of occupied housing, owners make up 72.88% (53.54% with a mortgage, 46.46% free-and-clear) and renters 27.12% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.43%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$132,100$132,900$130,800$124,600$128,000$124,100$128,700$128,800$131,500$127,200$136,400$164,200$172,300$181,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1269.85%
$500 to $999:60347.15%
$1,000 to $1,499:39731.04%
$1,500 to $1,999:866.72%
$2,000 to $2,499:403.13%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:272.11%
Total:1,279100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$656$666$691$649$667$667$677$714$754$795$832$887$877$942
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,84039.02%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,59733.86%
Renter Occupied:1,27927.12%
Total Occupied Housing Units:4,716100%

Occupied Housing Units:4,71693.57%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):3246.43%
Total Housing Units:5,040100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:3,93077.98%
Multi-Family Units:75114.90%
Other Units:3597.12%
Total Housing Units:5,040100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 27.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 94.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 9.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 0.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.90 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (44.56%). College enrollment is 13.74%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1401.80%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2543.27%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,84036.60%
Some college, no degree:1,56720.20%
Associate's degree:85511.02%
Bachelor's degree:1,31316.92%
Graduate or professional degree:79010.18%
Total:7,759100%
High school or higher:7,36594.92%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2,10327.10%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:7,51462.30%
Public Insurance:3,71930.83%
No Insurance:8286.87%
Total:12,061100%
Has Health Insurance:11,23393.13%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty11.6%12.0%11.9%11.6%7.5%8.8%6.4%7.5%10.6%11.5%12.5%13.1%12.5%9.9%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1878.23%
Kindergarten:23710.44%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,01244.56%
High school (grades 9-12):52323.03%
College or graduate school:31213.74%
Total:2,271100%
Early Childhood:42418.67%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,77278.03%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 61080 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 219 business establishments, employing about 2,964 people with an annual payroll of $146,513,000. USPS data shows 4,410 residential mailboxes and 252 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:4,410Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:252Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:4,800Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:3,991Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:186Source: USPS
# of Businesses:219Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$35,555,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$146,513,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:2,964Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 61080 is located in Winnebago County, Illinois, within the Rockford, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40420) and Illinois's 1st and 16th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 349,431 people, about 3.22% of whom live in ZIP Code 61080. It covers 25.051 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.359 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Rockford, ILSource: Census
CBSA Number:40420Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:349,431Source: Census
MSA:Rockford, IL MSASource: Census
Land Area:25.051 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.359 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01,16Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:258.38, 7917.49 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1770590Source: Census
Place Name:South Beloit city; IllinoisSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


61081 | | 61079

Schools in ZIP Code 61080


ZIP Code 61080 is part of 2 school districts, including: Prairie Hill Community Consolidated School District 133 (Grades KG thru 08) and County of Winnebago SD 320 (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 7 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Prairie Hill Elem School 14714 Willowbrook Rd
South Beloit, IL 61080
District: Prairie Hill Community Consolidated School District 133
Willowbrook Middle School 6605 Prairie Hill Rd
South Beloit, IL 61080
District: Prairie Hill Community Consolidated School District 133
South Beloit Jr High School 840 Blackhawk Blvd
South Beloit, IL 61080
District: County of Winnebago SD 320
Riverview Elementary School 306 Miller St
South Beloit, IL 61080
District: County of Winnebago SD 320
South Beloit Sr High School 245 Prairie Hill Rd
South Beloit, IL 61080
District: County of Winnebago SD 320
Clark Elementary School 464 Oak Grove Ave
South Beloit, IL 61080
District: County of Winnebago SD 320
Blackhawk Elementary School 840 Blackhawk Blvd
South Beloit, IL 61080
District: County of Winnebago SD 320
Rock County Christian School 916 Bushnell St
Beloit, WI 53511
District: Private SchoolNearby
Richardson School 321 Olympian Blvd
Beloit, WI 53511
District: Private SchoolNearby
Our Lady Of The Assumption School 2222 Shopiere Rd
Beloit, WI 53511
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 61080


First Class Cosmetology School 306 State Street
Beloit, WI 53511-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Beloit College 700 College St
Beloit, WI 53511-5595
Type: Post Secondary
Blackhawk Technical College 6004 South County Road G
Janesville, WI 53547-5009
Type: Post Secondary
Saint Anthony College Of Nursing 3301 N. Mulford Road
Rockford, IL 61114
Type: Post Secondary
Rock Valley College 3301 N Mulford Rd
Rockford, IL 61114-5699
Type: Post Secondary
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture-Janesville 2310 W. Court Street
Janesville, WI 53548
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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