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ZIP 61102 — Business Opportunities

Rockford, IL · Local economy intelligence
Population
16,875
Median income
$41,097
Median age
34.5
Households
6,320

Top business opportunities in 61102

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
    ~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Bars & Nightlife 56/100
    ~3.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  3. 3. Prep School 52/100
    ~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  4. 4. Dancing School 49/100
    ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  5. 5. Music School 49/100
    ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  6. 6. Toys & Games 48/100
    ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  7. 7. Childcare 46/100
    ~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Driving School 46/100
    ~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  9. 9. Distillery 42/100
    ~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Slipway 42/100
    ~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 61102.

Full demographic profile

Population16,875
Households6,320
Median household income$41,097
Per capita income$23,042
Median age34.5
% bachelor's degree or higher9.5%
% age 18–3421.944%
% age 65+9.47%
% renter-occupied34.524%
Median home value$81,100
Median gross rent$845
Unemployment rate11.658%

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