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Belvidere, IL
City in Boone County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61008.
Population
24,752
Land area
12.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,955
ZIP codes
1
Belvidere and its ZIP codes
Belvidere at a glance
- Belvidere is about 8.5 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 88th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $64,528, 23% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,900 (40% below Illinois) and median rent is $991 a month.
Local data for Belvidere, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Belvidere, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,528
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$158,900
Median rent
$991/mo
Homeownership
70.9%
Bachelor's or higher
12.8%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (8,138), German Americans (4,677), Irish Americans (2,822).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Boone County. PPP loans are for Belvidere.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,255
11,310 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,708
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$332M
FY 2026, $6,219 per person
PPP loans
$41.4M
678 loans, 5,401 jobs reported
How people get to work
Belvidere, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Belvidere, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
381
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
62
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 13°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Belvidere, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.9%
U.S. 11.1% +4.8 pts
ZIP codes in Belvidere
1 in or overlapping Belvidere. Population shown
Cities near Belvidere
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TimberlaneVillage | 6.2 mi | 1.7 |
| Garden PrairieCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Poplar GroveVillage | 6.4 mi | 7.9 |
| Cherry ValleyVillage | 6.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Candlewick LakeCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.8 |
| CaledoniaVillage | 8.4 mi | 1 |
| ArgyleCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Loves ParkCity | 9.6 mi | 16.3 |
| MarengoCity | 9.9 mi | 8.9 |
| RockfordCity | 11 mi | 65.3 |
| CapronVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| KirklandVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| KingstonVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| RileyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Machesney ParkVillage | 13 mi | 12.7 |
| New MilfordVillage | 13 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Belvidere, IL in?
- Belvidere is in Boone County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Belvidere, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Belvidere include 61008.
- What is the population of Belvidere, IL?
- About 24,752 people live in Belvidere, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Belvidere?
- Nearby places include Timberlane (6.2 mi), Garden Prairie (6.2 mi), Poplar Grove (6.4 mi), Cherry Valley (6.9 mi), Candlewick Lake (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023