The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 61080 sells for about $299,900, or $140 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 34 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $942 a month.
ZIP 61080 — South Beloit
The 61080 housing market is experiencing steady growth with a median sale price of approximately $299,900, driven by demand for newer residential inventory. While inventory remains tight, the market is characterized by competitive sales activity and a stable year-over-year price appreciation of 6.3%.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a balance between affordability and access to the larger Rockford-Beloit employment corridor.
Median prices moved up 6.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
10% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.9% · poverty 10.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 61080, Winnebago County IL
Schools serving the area are part of the South Beloit and surrounding districts, generally reflecting regional performance standards.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal wind and storm events; flood risk varies by proximity to the Rock River.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Rockford and Beloit industrial corridors, with ongoing residential development in newer subdivisions like Prairie Commons.
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 primarily commute via I-90 and I-39, providing access to employment hubs in Rockford, IL and Beloit, WI.
The area features access to the Rock River for water activities, local community parks, and proximity to shopping and dining districts in both South Beloit and nearby Roscoe.
The rental market shows steady demand with a median rent of approximately $1,350, supported by a mix of single-family rentals and multi-family units.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, logistics, and retail sectors, benefiting from its strategic location between Rockford and Beloit.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-90 and I-39, facilitating regional transit.
Ongoing residential expansion is concentrated in the northern and eastern sections of the ZIP code.
Winnebago County assessment practices follow state-mandated cycles to determine fair market value for residential parcels.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal service districts typical of the Winnebago County region.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and hazard exposure common to Northern Illinois.
Illinois is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Illinois law requires sellers to provide a residential real property disclosure report detailing the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and local market aggregators.
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 Rockford416.2 mi
- Volcano Falls Adventure Park4.410.9 mi
- Ninja Kidz Action Park (Previously Flow)4.814.8 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park3.814.6 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.214.7 mi
- Anderson Japanese Gardens4.713.3 mi
- BMO Center4.515 mi
- Prairie Street Brewing Co.4.514.7 mi
- Coronado Theatre4.814.7 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill3.816.5 mi
- Rock Cut State Park4.68.6 mi
- Classic Cinemas Beloit XQ4.73.3 mi
- Volcano Falls Adventure Park4.410.9 mi
- AMC Machesney Park 144.27.4 mi
- Historic Attractions4.91.2 mi
- Discovery Center Museum4.814.5 mi
- Historic Attractions4.91.2 mi
- Burpee Museum of Natural History4.714.5 mi
- Midway Village Museum4.713.7 mi
- Frank Lloyd Wright's Laurent House4.812.3 mi
- Rock Cut State Park4.68.6 mi
- Rock Cut State Park Concession4.49.4 mi
- Big Hill Park4.85.9 mi
- Riverside Park4.62.7 mi
- Rockford Country Club4.412.7 mi
- Prairie Street Brewing Co.4.514.7 mi
- Pearl Lake4.10.9 mi
- Pearl Lake4.10.9 mi
- Glen Erin Golf Club4.69.1 mi
- Aldeen Golf Club4.613 mi
- Swanhills Golf Course4.412.5 mi
- Ledges Golf Course4.42.9 mi
- Rockford Country Club4.412.7 mi
- Meijer4.312.9 mi
- Meijer4.37.6 mi
- Schnucks Roscoe4.33.2 mi
- Skelly's Farm Market4.711.8 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.410.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational opportunities including boating and fishing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.