South Beloit Illinois Map

About South Beloit, Illinois

South Beloit is a locality in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,946. The population density is 496.5 people per km². South Beloit is located at 42.4931°N, 89.0368°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61080.

South Beloit, Illinois, presents a landscape shaped by the confluence of the Rock River and the lower reaches of the Pecatonica. It lies 1.1 miles south-south-west of Beloit, WI (from Beloit, WI: bearing 194°T), and is situated 5.7 miles north-north-west of Roscoe. Rolling terrain, a legacy of glacial activity, gives way to flatter expanses where agriculture has long held sway, the fields often stretching towards the horizon under a sky that can shift from a pale, washed-out blue to a dramatic canvas of bruised purples and oranges at sunset. The air here, particularly in the early morning, carries a damp, earthy scent, hinting at the fertile soil and the proximity of water. Mature trees, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers, line the older streets, providing a dappled shade that softens the midday sun and lending a quiet dignity to the residential neighborhoods. The history of South Beloit is inextricably linked to its position as a gateway, a place where routes converged. Early industries capitalized on the power of the Rock River and the rich agricultural output of the surrounding Winnebago County, with grain mills and manufacturing plants establishing a foothold. Later, the advent of the railroad further solidified its role as a transportation hub, a characteristic that continues to influence its economy, with logistics and warehousing playing a significant part in the local business landscape. While no grand monuments dominate the skyline, the enduring presence of its industrial past can be seen in the sturdy brick buildings that still punctuate the downtown area, silent witnesses to generations of work and commerce that have shaped the character of South Beloit.

About This South Beloit Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Beloit, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.493071, -89.036776. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on South Beloit and Winnebago County.

Detailed location data for South Beloit includes the ZIP code (61080), telephone area code (847, 224), county seat of Winnebago County (Rockford), and school district assignment (County of Winnebago SD 320). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct South Beloit is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.