PlainZIP

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
$104,219
Median income
$218,100
Median home value
35.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 81.2 square miles in Cordova, Rock Island County, Illinois. The area is home to 1,145 residents, producing a population density of 14 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 61242 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61242 sits at $104,219 (30% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $55,288. The poverty rate stands at 4.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $218,100 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $850 per month, and 86.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61242 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rock Island County, so you can benchmark 61242 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 61242

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61242.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 61242?

48.0

Median Age

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 89.2%
African American 1.8%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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

$55,288

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61242 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$104,219 Top 16% higher than 84% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.5%

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

What does housing look like?

504

Total Housing Units

463

Occupied Units

41

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.8%
Renter 13.2%

$218,100

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$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

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ZIP 61242 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 61242 ranks #8 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 61242 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 61242 ranks #3 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
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

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Pop: 45,099
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Pop: 24,053
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Pop: 10,548
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Pop: 7,809
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Pop: 5,870

Related Areas

Rock Island County Cordova, IL Illinois

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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Official Data Resources for Cordova, IL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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