Hillsdale, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61257

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

1,210
11/sq mi
$64,107
Median income
$117,200
Median home value
9.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hillsdale pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61257 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61257 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 106.1 square miles in Hillsdale, Rock Island County, Illinois. The area is home to 1,210 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 61257 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61257 sits at $64,107 (20% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $37,854. The poverty rate stands at 12.1% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. On housing, the median home value is $117,200 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $1,193 per month, and 76.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61257 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is 41 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rock Island County, so you can benchmark 61257 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 61257, Hillsdale, 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

1,210

Population

106.1

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61257?

50.6

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 90.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%

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?

$64,107

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$37,854

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

41.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61257 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,107 37th percentile higher than 37% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.4%

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

What does housing look like?

481

Total Housing Units

381

Occupied Units

100

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.4%
Renter 23.6%

$117,200

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$1,193

Median Rent

1961

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 61257, employing approximately 263 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,867,000.

18

Businesses

263

Employees

$10.9M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 4 22.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 16.7%

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 61257 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 61257 ranks #6 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 61257 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 61257 ranks #9 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
61275 Port Byron, IL 4,347 4.0 mi
61278 Rapids City, IL 412 5.9 mi
61230 Albany, IL 1,232 10.3 mi
61242 Cordova, IL 1,145 8.3 mi
61250 Erie, IL 2,737 7.8 mi
61254 Geneseo, IL 11,414 9.2 mi
61241 Colona, IL 7,124 8.7 mi
61236 Barstow, IL 193 8.9 mi
61251 Fenton, IL 347 12.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61257 in?
ZIP code 61257 (Hillsdale) 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 61257?
ZIP code 61257 in Hillsdale, IL has a population of 1,210 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61257?
The median household income in ZIP 61257 is $64,107, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61257?
The median home value in ZIP 61257 is $117,200, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61257?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61257 is White at 90.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61257?
ZIP code 61257 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 263 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61257?
In ZIP code 61257, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.4% 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 61257?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61257 is 41.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61257?
In ZIP code 61257, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61257?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61257 is 12.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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