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South Beloit, IL
City in Winnebago County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61080.
Population
7,946
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,289
ZIP codes
1
South Beloit and its ZIP codes
South Beloit at a glance
- South Beloit is about 5.6 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 268th most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $78,616 a year, 6% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,000 (34% below Illinois) and median rent is $972 a month.
Local data for South Beloit, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
South Beloit, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,616
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$173,000
Median rent
$972/mo
Homeownership
69.0%
Bachelor's or higher
28.4%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,437), Irish Americans (1,119), Mexican Americans (740).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Winnebago County. PPP loans are for South Beloit.
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
$24.9M
260 loans, 2,755 jobs reported
How people get to work
South Beloit, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled21.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home2.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
South Beloit, 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
80° / 11°F
37.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in South Beloit, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
ZIP codes in South Beloit
1 in or overlapping South Beloit. Population shown
Cities near South Beloit
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RocktonVillage | 2.7 mi | 6.9 |
| RoscoeVillage | 3.5 mi | 10.3 |
| Beloit, WICity | 5.1 mi | 17.4 |
| Machesney ParkVillage | 7.8 mi | 12.7 |
| Shopiere, WICensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.2 |
| ArgyleCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Loves ParkCity | 10 mi | 16.3 |
| CaledoniaVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| Clinton, WIVillage | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Candlewick LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| TimberlaneVillage | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Hanover, WICensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Poplar GroveVillage | 14 mi | 7.9 |
| Janesville, WICity | 14 mi | 34.6 |
| DurandVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Orfordville, WIVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is South Beloit, IL in?
- South Beloit is in Winnebago County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in South Beloit, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping South Beloit include 61080.
- What is the population of South Beloit, IL?
- About 7,946 people live in South Beloit, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near South Beloit?
- Nearby places include Rockton (2.7 mi), Roscoe (3.5 mi), Beloit, WI (5.1 mi), Machesney Park (7.8 mi), Shopiere, WI (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023