Cordova, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61242
Rock Island County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,145
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $104,219
- Median income Above-median income area
- $218,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cordova pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61242 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61242 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cordova, Rock Island County, Illinois, home to just 1,145 residents across 81.2 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61242 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,219 (30% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,288. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.7% and unemployment is 3.6%. Median home value is $218,100 (14% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $850; 86.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rock Island County, so 61242 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 61242
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cordova, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61242.
- Utilities
Utilities
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 61242, Cordova, 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
1,145
Population
81.2
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61242?
48.0
Median Age
53.7%
Male
46.3%
Female
1.9%
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?
$104,219
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$55,288
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 61242 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Cordova, 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)
$104,219 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
504housing units
504
Total Housing Units
463
Occupied Units
41
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$218,100
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$850
Median Rent
1971
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
-2.4%
YoY Change (2023)
165
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+65%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61242 have decreased 2.4% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +65% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +7.7% | 148 |
| 2020 | -2.8% | 143 |
| 2021 | +4.4% | 150 |
| 2022 | +13.0% | 169 |
| 2023 | -2.4% | 165 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 61242, employing approximately 1,615 people with a combined annual payroll of $178,663,000.
25
Businesses
1,615
Employees
$178.7M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 5 | 20.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 20.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 20.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 12.0% |
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 61242 vs 61230 →
ZIP 61242 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52753
Le Claire (52753)
5,153 residents
- 52730
Camanche (52730)
4,950 residents
- 61275
Port Byron (61275)
4,347 residents
- 61256 1,822
Hampton (61256)
1,822 residents
- 52768 1,426
Princeton (52768)
1,426 residents
- 61230 1,232
Albany (61230)
1,232 residents
- 61257 1,210
Hillsdale (61257)
1,210 residents
- 61242 1,145
Cordova (61242)
1,145 residents
- 61278 412
Rapids City (61278)
412 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61242 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61242 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52768
Princeton (52768)
$112,563 median income
- 61275
Port Byron (61275)
$108,438 median income
- 61242
Cordova (61242)
$104,219 median income
- 52753
Le Claire (52753)
$103,813 median income
- 61256
Hampton (61256)
$90,406 median income
- 61278
Rapids City (61278)
$69,938 median income
- 52730
Camanche (52730)
$64,543 median income
- 61257
Hillsdale (61257)
$64,107 median income
- 52757
Low Moor (52757)
$62,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61242 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61230 | Albany, IL | 1,232 | 4.1 mi |
| 52768 | Princeton, IA | 1,426 | 5.7 mi |
| 61275 | Port Byron, IL | 4,347 | 7.2 mi |
| 52730 | Camanche, IA | 4,950 | 5.8 mi |
| 61257 | Hillsdale, IL | 1,210 | 8.3 mi |
| 61278 | Rapids City, IL | 412 | 8.9 mi |
| 52753 | Le Claire, IA | 5,153 | 7.9 mi |
| 52757 | Low Moor, IA | 201 | 8.6 mi |
| 61256 | Hampton, IL | 1,822 | 11.8 mi |
| 52767 | Pleasant Valley, IA | 349 | 12.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61242, 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 (1,145 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 61242 in?
ZIP code 61242 (Cordova) 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 61242?
ZIP code 61242 in Cordova, IL has a population of 1,145 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61242?
The median household income in ZIP 61242 is $104,219, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61242?
The median home value in ZIP 61242 is $218,100, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61242?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61242 is White at 89.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61242?
ZIP code 61242 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 1,615 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61242?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61242 are: Utilities (5), Wholesale trade (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61242?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61242 decreased by 2.4% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 65%. 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 61242?
In ZIP code 61242, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.5% 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 61242?
In ZIP code 61242, approximately 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61242?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61242 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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