Rock Island, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61201
Rock Island County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 39,116
- 844/sq mi High-density area
- $59,396
- Median income Below-median income area
- $125,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rock Island pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 844
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61201 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61201 (Rock Island, IL) rose +2.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 170.9 in 2023 to 175.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61201 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, with 39,116 residents across 46.3 square miles, a density of 844 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61201 reports a modest median household income of $59,396 (26% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,963. The poverty rate is 20.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $125,600 (35% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $847; owner occupancy is 64.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rock Island County, so 61201 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 61201
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rock Island, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61201.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
105 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
100 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
76 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
73 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
67 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61201, Rock Island, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
39,116
Population
46.3
Area (sq mi)
844
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61201?
37.5
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
8.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$59,396
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$33,963
Per Capita Income
20.6%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
19.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61201 ranks nationally
Rock Island, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$59,396 28th percentile higher than 28% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
16,723housing units
16,723
Total Housing Units
15,447
Occupied Units
1,276
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$125,600
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$847
Median Rent
1954
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.9%
YoY Change (2024)
176
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+76%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61201 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 132 |
| 2021 | +7.6% | 142 |
| 2022 | +8.9% | 155 |
| 2023 | +10.4% | 171 |
| 2024 | +2.9% | 176 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 705 business establishments in ZIP 61201, employing approximately 16,775 people with a combined annual payroll of $899,939,000.
705
Businesses
16,775
Employees
$899.9M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 105 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 100 | 14.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 76 | 10.8% |
| Retail trade | 73 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 67 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 41 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 39 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 34 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 31 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 30 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 26 | 3.7% |
| Information | 18 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 6 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 61201 vs 52801 →
ZIP 61201 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61265
Moline (61265)
45,099 residents
- 61201
Rock Island (61201)
39,116 residents
- 52722
Bettendorf (52722)
34,754 residents
- 52806
Davenport (52806)
27,503 residents
- 52804
Davenport (52804)
27,379 residents
- 52803
Davenport (52803)
22,174 residents
- 52807 13,470
Davenport (52807)
13,470 residents
- 52802 10,868
Davenport (52802)
10,868 residents
- 61264 10,548
Milan (61264)
10,548 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61201 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61240
Coal Valley (61240)
$113,220 median income
- 52722
Bettendorf (52722)
$101,546 median income
- 61264
Milan (61264)
$78,068 median income
- 52806
Davenport (52806)
$74,297 median income
- 52807
Davenport (52807)
$72,579 median income
- 61265
Moline (61265)
$66,933 median income
- 52804
Davenport (52804)
$65,849 median income
- 52803
Davenport (52803)
$64,543 median income
- 61201
Rock Island (61201)
$59,396 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61201 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52801 | Davenport, IA | 1,122 | 3.0 mi |
| 52802 | Davenport, IA | 10,868 | 3.3 mi |
| 52803 | Davenport, IA | 22,174 | 4.3 mi |
| 61265 | Moline, IL | 45,099 | 4.5 mi |
| 61264 | Milan, IL | 10,548 | 5.7 mi |
| 52804 | Davenport, IA | 27,379 | 6.5 mi |
| 52806 | Davenport, IA | 27,503 | 8.1 mi |
| 52807 | Davenport, IA | 13,470 | 9.7 mi |
| 52722 | Bettendorf, IA | 34,754 | 8.3 mi |
| 61240 | Coal Valley, IL | 5,870 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61201, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (39,116 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 61201 in?
ZIP code 61201 (Rock Island) is located in Rock Island County, Illinois. Rock Island County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rock-island-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61201?
ZIP code 61201 in Rock Island, IL has a population of 39,116 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61201?
The median household income in ZIP 61201 is $59,396, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61201?
The median home value in ZIP 61201 is $125,600, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61201?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61201 is White at 64.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61201?
ZIP code 61201 has 705 business establishments employing approximately 16,775 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61201?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61201 are: Health care and social assistance (105), Other services (except public administration) (100), Accommodation and food services (76). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61201?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61201 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61201?
In ZIP code 61201, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 61201?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61201 is 19.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61201?
In ZIP code 61201, approximately 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61201?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61201 is 20.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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