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ZIP 61101 — Business Opportunities

Rockford, IL · Local economy intelligence
Population
20,481
Median income
$45,363
Median age
37.4
Households
7,947

Top business opportunities in 61101

The highest-scored business categories to consider opening in Rockford, IL, based on demand (population, income, demographic fit) versus existing supply.

  1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
    ~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Prep School 72/100
    ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  3. 3. Dancing School 68/100
    ~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  4. 4. Music School 68/100
    ~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  5. 5. Toys & Games 67/100
    ~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  6. 6. Driving School 63/100
    ~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  7. 7. Language School 55/100
    ~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  8. 8. Auto Sales 51/100
    ~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Bicycle Parking 49/100
    ~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Parking Entrance 49/100
    ~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 61101.

Full demographic profile

Population20,481
Households7,947
Median household income$45,363
Per capita income$23,283
Median age37.4
% bachelor's degree or higher14.766%
% age 18–3418.368%
% age 65+11.747%
% renter-occupied42.64%
Median home value$83,800
Median gross rent$922
Unemployment rate14.059%

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