The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 61079 sells for about $185,000, or $118 per square foot.
Prices are up +12.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 26 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,063 a month.
ZIP 61079 — Shirland
The housing market in the 61079 ZIP code is characterized by low inventory and rural property types, reflecting the broader stability of the Rockford metro area. While regional prices have seen double-digit growth, this specific area remains an affordable, low-density alternative for buyers. Market conditions are currently balanced, driven by limited turnover in this small, rural community.
This ZIP code is best suited for those seeking a rural lifestyle and larger lot sizes who are comfortable with a commute to nearby employment hubs in the Rockford-Beloit metro area.
Median prices moved up 12.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 26 days on market with 0.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
10% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 13.3% · poverty 7.6% — a mixed stability profile.
ZCTA 61079, Winnebago County IL
Not determinable for the specific ZIP code of Shirland; regional crime data is typically aggregated at the county level for Winnebago County.
Not determinable for this specific rural ZIP code; students in the Shirland area are generally served by regional districts such as Hononegah Community High School District.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks including severe thunderstorms and winter weather; flood risk varies by proximity to the Sugar and Rock Rivers.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by the broader Rockford and Beloit industrial corridors, with limited new development occurring within the rural Shirland ZIP code itself.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Illinois) — Property Tax Assessment (Fair Cash Value): Property is assessed at 33 1/3% of its fair cash value. The tax bill is calculated by multiplying the equalized assessed value (EAV) by the aggregate tax rate of the local taxing districts.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commutes, with primary access to employment centers in Rockford and Beloit via Illinois Route 75.
The area offers rural recreational opportunities including access to the Sugar River and local forest preserves, with major shopping and dining located in nearby South Beloit or Rockford.
The rental market in this rural ZIP is extremely limited with very low inventory; most rental demand is absorbed by the neighboring cities of South Beloit and Rockford.
The local economy is anchored by the manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare sectors within the greater Rockford and Beloit metropolitan area.
Transportation is almost exclusively automobile-dependent, with regional connectivity provided by Illinois Route 75 and proximity to I-39/I-90.
There are no major large-scale developments currently reported within the Shirland ZIP code boundaries.
The Winnebago County Supervisor of Assessments oversees the valuation of property, with assessments typically adjusted annually to reflect market trends.
Parcels in this area are subject to various taxing bodies including school districts, community college districts, and local fire protection districts.
Property insurance premiums in Northern Illinois are influenced by regional exposure to wind and hail damage, with market health remaining stable.
Illinois is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process, which generally extends the timeline for completion.
Illinois law requires sellers to provide a Residential Real Property Disclosure Report detailing the known material defects of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 61079; figures are estimates subject to sampling error.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Hurricane Harbor Rockford418.3 mi
- Volcano Falls Adventure Park4.414.5 mi
- Ninja Kidz Action Park (Previously Flow)4.815.8 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park3.816.7 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.214.8 mi
- Anderson Japanese Gardens4.713 mi
- BMO Center4.513.2 mi
- Prairie Street Brewing Co.4.513.2 mi
- Coronado Theatre4.813.1 mi
- Rotary Botanical Gardens4.818.3 mi
- Anderson Japanese Gardens4.713 mi
- Rock Cut State Park4.612.6 mi
- Classic Cinemas Beloit XQ4.712.1 mi
- Discovery Center Museum4.812.9 mi
- AMC Machesney Park 144.211.2 mi
- Discovery Center Museum4.812.9 mi
- Historic Attractions4.99.4 mi
- Burpee Museum of Natural History4.713 mi
- Midway Village Museum4.715.8 mi
- Frank Lloyd Wright's Laurent House4.813.5 mi
- Rock Cut State Park4.612.6 mi
- Lockwood Park4.710.2 mi
- Big Hill Park4.810.9 mi
- Anna Page Park4.89.9 mi
- Rockford Country Club4.412.1 mi
- Prairie Street Brewing Co.4.513.2 mi
- Ledges Golf Course4.411.2 mi
- Rockford Country Club4.412.1 mi
- Krueger-Haskell Golf Course4.39.2 mi
- Ingersoll Golf Course4.212 mi
- Lynx Golf Course at Westlake Village4.310.6 mi
- Meijer4.311 mi
- Schnucks Roscoe4.39.1 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.210.1 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.411.7 mi
- Schnucks Loves Park4.111.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local opportunities for fishing and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.