East Moline, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61244

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 10, 2026

24,053
355/sq mi: $63,819
Median income: $139,400
Median home value: 21.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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: 22th 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.

ZIP code 61244 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 67.8 square miles in East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois. The area is home to 24,053 residents, producing a population density of 355 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 61244 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61244 sits at $63,819 (20% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $30,778. The poverty rate stands at 18.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $139,400 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $869 per month, and 67.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61244 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rock Island County, so you can benchmark 61244 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 61244

Other services (except public administration)

48
Accommodation and food services

46
Retail trade

42
Health care and social assistance

35
Construction

29

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61244, East Moline, IL · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-10 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

24,053

Population

67.8

Area (sq mi)

355

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61244?

40.4

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

14.4%

Foreign-Born

White 61.9%

African American 19.3%

Asian 2.6%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%

Hispanic or Latino 17.6%

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

$30,778

Per Capita Income

18.0%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

19.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61244 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,819 36th percentile higher than 36% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.7%

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

What does housing look like?

10,563

Total Housing Units

9,678

Occupied Units

885

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.0%

Renter 33.0%

$139,400

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$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

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 →

52722

34,754
61244

24,053
61282

7,809
61241

7,124
61240

5,870
52753

5,153
61256

1,822
61239

1,219
61278

412

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61244 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

61240

$113,220
52753

$103,813
52722

$101,546
61256

$90,406
61241

$80,000
61236

$77,813
61278

$69,938
61282

$64,398
61244

$63,819

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

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Rock Island County East Moline, IL Illinois

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.