ZIP Code 61043

Households in ZIP code 61043, near Rockford, earn a median of $69,063, placing the area in middle-income territory rather than among affluent communities. Per-capita income sits at $29,213, and the median home value is $124,000 — a price point that keeps ownership within reach for working households. Property taxes run at a county-level effective rate of 2.06%, so a home at that median value carries a meaningful annual bill. Sales tax in the area totals 6.25%, adding a steady cost to everyday purchases. Together these figures describe a middle-income ZIP where housing costs stay low but the tax load, especially on property, remains a real consideration.