PlainZIP

Hampton, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61256

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

1,822
533/sq mi
$90,406
Median income
$184,900
Median home value
30.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hampton pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
533
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61256 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61256 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.4 square miles in Hampton, Rock Island County, Illinois. The area is home to 1,822 residents, producing a population density of 533 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 61256 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61256 sits at $90,406 (13% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $50,438. The poverty rate stands at 4.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $184,900 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $941 per month, and 86.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61256 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, 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 61256 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 →

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 61256, Hampton, 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

1,822

Population

3.4

Area (sq mi)

533

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61256?

41.2

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 83.7%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%

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?

$90,406

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$50,438

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61256 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,406 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.6%

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

What does housing look like?

875

Total Housing Units

867

Occupied Units

8

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.6%
Renter 13.4%

$184,900

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$941

Median Rent

1973

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

+18.0%

YoY Change (2023)

177

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+77%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61256 have increased 18.0% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +77% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +0.1% 136
2020 +2.0% 139
2021 +9.2% 152
2022 -1.4% 150
2023 +18.0% 177

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 15 business establishments in ZIP 61256, employing approximately 82 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,744,000.

15

Businesses

82

Employees

$3.7M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 26.7%
Other services (except public administration) 3 20.0%

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 61256 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 61256 ranks #7 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 61256 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 61256 ranks #4 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
52767 Pleasant Valley, IA 349 1.2 mi
61244 East Moline, IL 24,053 2.5 mi
52722 Bettendorf, IA 34,754 3.4 mi
61282 Silvis, IL 7,809 4.4 mi
52753 Le Claire, IA 5,153 4.6 mi
61236 Barstow, IL 193 3.8 mi
61239 Carbon Cliff, IL 1,219 5.1 mi
61278 Rapids City, IL 412 3.7 mi
61275 Port Byron, IL 4,347 6.0 mi
61241 Colona, IL 7,124 6.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rock Island County

61265 standard
Moline, IL
Pop: 45,099
61201 standard
Rock Island, IL
Pop: 39,116
61244 standard
East Moline, IL
Pop: 24,053
61264 standard
Milan, IL
Pop: 10,548
61282 standard
Silvis, IL
Pop: 7,809
61240 standard
Coal Valley, IL
Pop: 5,870

Related Areas

Rock Island County Hampton, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61256 in? ▼
ZIP code 61256 (Hampton) 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 61256? ▼
ZIP code 61256 in Hampton, IL has a population of 1,822 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61256? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61256 is $90,406, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61256? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61256 is $184,900, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61256? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61256 is White at 83.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61256? ▼
ZIP code 61256 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 82 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61256? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61256 increased by 18.0% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 77%. 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 61256? ▼
In ZIP code 61256, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.6% 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 61256? ▼
In ZIP code 61256, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61256? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61256 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 Hampton, 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.