Colona, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61241
Henry County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,124
- 152/sq mi High-density area
- $80,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $165,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Colona pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 152
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61241 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61241 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Colona, Henry County, Illinois, home to 7,124 residents across 46.7 square miles, a density of 152 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61241 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,000 (0% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,137. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.1% and unemployment is 1.1%. Median home value is $165,900 (14% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $838; 82.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Henry County, so 61241 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 61241
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colona, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61241.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 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 61241, Colona, 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
7,124
Population
46.7
Area (sq mi)
152
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61241?
43.2
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
1.0%
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?
$80,000
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$37,137
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 61241 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Colona, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$80,000 Top 42% higher than 58% of 1,334 Illinois 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
2,810housing units
2,810
Total Housing Units
2,602
Occupied Units
208
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$165,900
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$838
Median Rent
1969
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
+0.1%
YoY Change (2024)
172
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+72%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61241 have increased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.5% | 136 |
| 2021 | +7.3% | 146 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 163 |
| 2023 | +5.0% | 172 |
| 2024 | +0.1% | 172 |
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 87 business establishments in ZIP 61241, employing approximately 563 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,864,000.
87
Businesses
563
Employees
$29.9M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 16 | 18.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 17.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 14.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 9.2% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 5.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.6% |
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 61241 vs 61236 →
ZIP 61241 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61244
East Moline (61244)
24,053 residents
- 61282 7,809
Silvis (61282)
7,809 residents
- 61241 7,124
Colona (61241)
7,124 residents
- 61240 5,870
Coal Valley (61240)
5,870 residents
- 61275 4,347
Port Byron (61275)
4,347 residents
- 61256 1,822
Hampton (61256)
1,822 residents
- 61239 1,219
Carbon Cliff (61239)
1,219 residents
- 61278 412
Rapids City (61278)
412 residents
- 61274 351
Osco (61274)
351 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61241 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61241 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
- 61275
Port Byron (61275)
$108,438 median income
- 61256
Hampton (61256)
$90,406 median income
- 61241
Colona (61241)
$80,000 median income
- 61236
Barstow (61236)
$77,813 median income
- 61274
Osco (61274)
$72,000 median income
- 61278
Rapids City (61278)
$69,938 median income
- 61282
Silvis (61282)
$64,398 median income
- 61244
East Moline (61244)
$63,819 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61241 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61236 | Barstow, IL | 193 | 2.7 mi |
| 61239 | Carbon Cliff, IL | 1,219 | 3.5 mi |
| 61282 | Silvis, IL | 7,809 | 4.8 mi |
| 61244 | East Moline, IL | 24,053 | 4.5 mi |
| 61278 | Rapids City, IL | 412 | 6.5 mi |
| 61275 | Port Byron, IL | 4,347 | 7.8 mi |
| 61256 | Hampton, IL | 1,822 | 6.4 mi |
| 61274 | Osco, IL | 351 | 8.6 mi |
| 61240 | Coal Valley, IL | 5,870 | 7.1 mi |
| 52767 | Pleasant Valley, IA | 349 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61241, 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 (7,124 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 61241 in?
ZIP code 61241 (Colona) is located in Henry County, Illinois. Henry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/henry-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61241?
ZIP code 61241 in Colona, IL has a population of 7,124 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61241?
The median household income in ZIP 61241 is $80,000, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61241?
The median home value in ZIP 61241 is $165,900, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61241?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61241 is White at 87.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61241?
ZIP code 61241 has 87 business establishments employing approximately 563 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61241?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61241 are: Construction (16), Other services (except public administration) (15), Accommodation and food services (13). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61241?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61241 increased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. 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 61241?
In ZIP code 61241, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 61241?
In ZIP code 61241, approximately 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61241?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61241 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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