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Loves Park, IL
City in Winnebago County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61111.
Population
23,502
Land area
16.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,440
ZIP codes
1
Loves Park and its ZIP codes
Loves Park at a glance
- Loves Park is about 6.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 101st most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $61,868 a year, 26% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,400 (39% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,120 a month.
Local data for Loves Park, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Loves Park, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,868
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$160,400
Median rent
$1,120/mo
Homeownership
60.9%
Bachelor's or higher
25.7%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,167), Irish Americans (3,207), Swedish Americans (2,095).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Winnebago County. PPP loans are for Loves Park.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,286
125,716 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,188
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.5B
FY 2026, $8,797 per person
PPP loans
$87.4M
1,018 loans, 11,052 jobs reported
How people get to work
Loves Park, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Loves Park, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
784
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
585
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 15°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Loves Park, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Loves Park
1 in or overlapping Loves Park. Population shown
Cities near Loves Park
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArgyleCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.9 |
| Machesney ParkVillage | 3.2 mi | 12.7 |
| CaledoniaVillage | 5.7 mi | 1 |
| RockfordCity | 6.1 mi | 65.3 |
| TimberlaneVillage | 6.4 mi | 1.7 |
| Candlewick LakeCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.8 |
| RoscoeVillage | 6.9 mi | 10.3 |
| Poplar GroveVillage | 7.8 mi | 7.9 |
| Cherry ValleyVillage | 8.1 mi | 8.4 |
| RocktonVillage | 8.7 mi | 6.9 |
| BelvidereCity | 9.6 mi | 12.7 |
| South BeloitCity | 10 mi | 6.2 |
| New MilfordVillage | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| WinnebagoVillage | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Beloit, WICity | 14 mi | 17.4 |
| CapronVillage | 14 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Loves Park, IL in?
- Loves Park is in Winnebago County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Loves Park, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Loves Park include 61111.
- What is the population of Loves Park, IL?
- About 23,502 people live in Loves Park, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Loves Park?
- Nearby places include Argyle (3.2 mi), Machesney Park (3.2 mi), Caledonia (5.7 mi), Rockford (6.1 mi), Timberlane (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023