East Moline, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61244
Rock Island County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,053
- 355/sq mi High-density area
- $63,819
- Median income Near-median income area
- $139,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
East Moline pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 355
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61244 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 61244 (East Moline, IL) rose +6.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 170.6 in 2023 to 182.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61244 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois, with 24,053 residents across 67.8 square miles, a density of 355 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61244 reports a modest median household income of $63,819 (20% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,778. The poverty rate is 18.0%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $139,400 (27% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $869; owner occupancy is 67.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rock Island County, so 61244 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 61244
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Moline, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61244.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
48 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
46 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
35 establishments
- Construction
Construction
29 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 61244, East Moline, 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
24,053
Population
67.8
Area (sq mi)
355
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61244?
40.4
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
14.4%
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?
$63,819
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$30,778
Per Capita Income
18.0%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
19.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61244 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
East Moline, 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)
$63,819 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
10,563housing units
10,563
Total Housing Units
9,678
Occupied Units
885
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$139,400
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$869
Median Rent
1967
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
+6.7%
YoY Change (2024)
182
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+82%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61244 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 138 |
| 2021 | +4.7% | 144 |
| 2022 | +13.8% | 164 |
| 2023 | +3.8% | 171 |
| 2024 | +6.7% | 182 |
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 346 business establishments in ZIP 61244, employing approximately 7,967 people with a combined annual payroll of $591,966,000.
346
Businesses
7,967
Employees
$592.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 48 | 13.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 42 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 10.1% |
| Construction | 29 | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 3.5% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.4% |
| Information | 4 | 1.2% |
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 61244 vs 61256 →
ZIP 61244 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52722
Bettendorf (52722)
34,754 residents
- 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
- 52753 5,153
Le Claire (52753)
5,153 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61244 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61244 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
- 52753
Le Claire (52753)
$103,813 median income
- 52722
Bettendorf (52722)
$101,546 median income
- 61256
Hampton (61256)
$90,406 median income
- 61241
Colona (61241)
$80,000 median income
- 61236
Barstow (61236)
$77,813 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 61244 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61256 | Hampton, IL | 1,822 | 2.5 mi |
| 61236 | Barstow, IL | 193 | 1.9 mi |
| 61239 | Carbon Cliff, IL | 1,219 | 2.6 mi |
| 61282 | Silvis, IL | 7,809 | 2.1 mi |
| 52767 | Pleasant Valley, IA | 349 | 3.3 mi |
| 52753 | Le Claire, IA | 5,153 | 7.0 mi |
| 61241 | Colona, IL | 7,124 | 4.5 mi |
| 52722 | Bettendorf, IA | 34,754 | 4.7 mi |
| 61278 | Rapids City, IL | 412 | 5.0 mi |
| 61240 | Coal Valley, IL | 5,870 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61244, 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 (24,053 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 61244 in?
ZIP code 61244 (East Moline) 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 61244?
ZIP code 61244 in East Moline, IL has a population of 24,053 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61244?
The median household income in ZIP 61244 is $63,819, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61244?
The median home value in ZIP 61244 is $139,400, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61244?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61244 is White at 61.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61244?
ZIP code 61244 has 346 business establishments employing approximately 7,967 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61244?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61244 are: Other services (except public administration) (48), Accommodation and food services (46), Retail trade (42). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61244?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61244 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 82%. 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 61244?
In ZIP code 61244, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% 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 61244?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61244 is 19.6 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 61244?
In ZIP code 61244, approximately 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61244?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61244 is 18.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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