PlainZIP

Carbon Cliff, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61239

Rock Island County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,219
280/sq mi
$32,177
Median income
$99,400
Median home value
4.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Carbon Cliff pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
280
people per sq mi
31%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61239 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61239 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carbon Cliff, Rock Island County, Illinois, home to just 1,219 residents across 4.3 square miles, a density of 280 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61239 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $32,177 (60% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $19,792. Poverty here runs at 29.7%, with unemployment measured at 6.9%. Housing costs here run $99,400 for a typical home value (48% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,052 a month; 31.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 61239, plus 6 more within Rock Island County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 →

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 61239, Carbon Cliff, 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

1,219

Population

4.3

Area (sq mi)

280

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61239?

38.2

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

13.0%

Foreign-Born

White 67.1%
African American 23.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

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?

$32,177

Median Household Income

-60% vs state

$19,792

Per Capita Income

29.7%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61239 ranks nationally

Carbon Cliff, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$32,177 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 42.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

516

Total Housing Units

484

Occupied Units

32

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 31.4%
Renter 68.6%

$99,400

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$1,052

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 61239, employing approximately 98 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,035,000.

16

Businesses

98

Employees

$4.0M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 25.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 18.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 61239 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61239 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61239 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 61239 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
61282 Silvis, IL 7,809 1.5 mi
61244 East Moline, IL 24,053 2.6 mi
61236 Barstow, IL 193 2.4 mi
61241 Colona, IL 7,124 3.5 mi
61256 Hampton, IL 1,822 5.1 mi
61240 Coal Valley, IL 5,870 4.7 mi
61265 Moline, IL 45,099 5.3 mi
52767 Pleasant Valley, IA 349 5.8 mi
61273 Orion, IL 3,316 8.5 mi
52753 Le Claire, IA 5,153 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rock Island County

61265 standard
Moline, IL
Pop: 45,099
61201 standard
Rock Island, IL
Pop: 39,116
61244 standard
East Moline, IL
Pop: 24,053
61264 standard
Milan, IL
Pop: 10,548
61282 standard
Silvis, IL
Pop: 7,809
61240 standard
Coal Valley, IL
Pop: 5,870

Related Areas

Rock Island County Carbon Cliff, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61239 in? ▼
ZIP code 61239 (Carbon Cliff) 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 61239? ▼
ZIP code 61239 in Carbon Cliff, IL has a population of 1,219 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61239? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61239 is $32,177, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61239? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61239 is $99,400, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61239? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61239 is White at 67.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61239? ▼
ZIP code 61239 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 98 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61239? ▼
In ZIP code 61239, 42.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61239? ▼
In ZIP code 61239, approximately 31.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61239? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61239 is 29.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.