The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 61115 sells for about $220,489, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +11.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 17 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,104 a month.
ZIP 61115 — Machesney Park
The housing market in the 61115 area shows signs of growth with a year-over-year price increase of 11.5%. While inventory remains tight, the market is supported by steady demand and a relatively stable economic base in the Rockford metro region.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking more affordable housing options compared to larger metropolitan hubs, while maintaining access to essential services.
Median prices moved up 11.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 17 days on market with 1.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
4% 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 7.2% · poverty 13.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 61115, Winnebago County IL
The Rockford area is experiencing moderate economic momentum with a focus on manufacturing and logistics, supported by regional infrastructure improvements.
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 in 61115 primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with convenient access to major regional highways connecting to the Rockford employment core.
The area features local parks and green spaces within Machesney Park, with proximity to the Rock River for outdoor recreation and nearby shopping centers.
The rental market shows steady demand with a median rent of $1,400, reflecting a competitive environment for tenants in the Rockford metro area.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics sectors, serving as a regional hub for northern Illinois.
The area is served by a network of state highways and regional roads, with limited public transit options outside of the primary Rockford city center.
Development activity is focused on residential expansion in the Machesney Park area and ongoing infrastructure maintenance.
The Winnebago County assessment office manages property valuations for tax purposes, utilizing standard mass appraisal techniques.
Parcels in this ZIP are subject to various local taxing districts, including school, municipal, and county-level special service districts.
Property insurance premiums in the region are influenced by standard Midwestern hazard profiles, including wind and storm risks.
Data retrieved from ZCTA-level census profiles and regional market reports.
- Hurricane Harbor Rockford49.4 mi
- Volcano Falls Adventure Park4.44.6 mi
- Ninja Kidz Action Park (Previously Flow)4.87.7 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park3.87.7 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.27.5 mi
- Anderson Japanese Gardens4.76.2 mi
- BMO Center4.58.2 mi
- Prairie Street Brewing Co.4.57.8 mi
- Coronado Theatre4.87.8 mi
- Machine Shed Restaurant4.37.7 mi
- Anderson Japanese Gardens4.76.2 mi
- Rock Cut State Park4.62.4 mi
- Classic Cinemas Beloit XQ4.710.4 mi
- Discovery Center Museum4.87.6 mi
- Hurricane Harbor Rockford49.4 mi
- Discovery Center Museum4.87.6 mi
- Burpee Museum of Natural History4.77.5 mi
- Historic Attractions4.96 mi
- Midway Village Museum4.76.8 mi
- Frank Lloyd Wright's Laurent House4.85.2 mi
- Rock Cut State Park4.62.4 mi
- Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens4.76.9 mi
- Sinnissippi Park4.76.8 mi
- Baumann Park4.710.5 mi
- Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden4.610.1 mi
- Prairie Street Brewing Co.4.57.8 mi
- Aldeen Golf Club4.66.1 mi
- Timber Pointe Golf Club4.511 mi
- Swanhills Golf Course4.47.8 mi
- Ledges Golf Course4.45.2 mi
- Rockford Country Club4.45.7 mi
- CherryVale Mall49.2 mi
- Meijer4.36.2 mi
- Meijer4.30.8 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.17.5 mi
- Schnucks Roscoe4.34 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.