Moline, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61265
Rock Island County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 45,099
- 921/sq mi High-density area
- $66,933
- Median income Near-median income area
- $147,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 28.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Moline pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 921
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61265 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 61265 (Moline, IL) rose +10.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 169.1 in 2023 to 186.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61265 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois, with 45,099 residents across 49.0 square miles, a density of 921 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61265 reports a modest median household income of $66,933 (16% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,247. The poverty rate is 15.5%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $147,000 (23% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $909; owner occupancy is 67.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rock Island County, so 61265 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 61265
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Moline, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61265.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
213 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
188 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
162 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
144 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
101 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 61265, 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
45,099
Population
49.0
Area (sq mi)
921
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61265?
37.9
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
10.7%
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?
$66,933
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$36,247
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
18.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61265 ranks nationally
Moline, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$66,933 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
20,302housing units
20,302
Total Housing Units
19,004
Occupied Units
1,298
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$147,000
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$909
Median Rent
1957
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
+10.4%
YoY Change (2024)
187
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+87%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61265 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.6% | 135 |
| 2021 | +6.7% | 145 |
| 2022 | +9.2% | 158 |
| 2023 | +7.2% | 169 |
| 2024 | +10.4% | 187 |
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 1,214 business establishments in ZIP 61265, employing approximately 25,914 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,051,469,000.
1,214
Businesses
25,914
Employees
$2.1B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 213 | 17.6% |
| Retail trade | 188 | 15.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 162 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 144 | 11.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 101 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 76 | 6.3% |
| Construction | 74 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 54 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 46 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 33 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 1.8% |
| Information | 21 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.3% |
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 61265 vs 61282 →
ZIP 61265 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61265
Moline (61265)
45,099 residents
- 61201
Rock Island (61201)
39,116 residents
- 52722
Bettendorf (52722)
34,754 residents
- 61244
East Moline (61244)
24,053 residents
- 52803
Davenport (52803)
22,174 residents
- 52807 13,470
Davenport (52807)
13,470 residents
- 61282 7,809
Silvis (61282)
7,809 residents
- 61240 5,870
Coal Valley (61240)
5,870 residents
- 61239 1,219
Carbon Cliff (61239)
1,219 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61265 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61265 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
- 52722
Bettendorf (52722)
$101,546 median income
- 52807
Davenport (52807)
$72,579 median income
- 61265
Moline (61265)
$66,933 median income
- 52803
Davenport (52803)
$64,543 median income
- 61282
Silvis (61282)
$64,398 median income
- 61244
East Moline (61244)
$63,819 median income
- 61201
Rock Island (61201)
$59,396 median income
- 61239 $32,177
Carbon Cliff (61239)
$32,177 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61265 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61282 | Silvis, IL | 7,809 | 4.1 mi |
| 61201 | Rock Island, IL | 39,116 | 4.5 mi |
| 61239 | Carbon Cliff, IL | 1,219 | 5.3 mi |
| 52722 | Bettendorf, IA | 34,754 | 5.9 mi |
| 61240 | Coal Valley, IL | 5,870 | 5.0 mi |
| 52803 | Davenport, IA | 22,174 | 5.2 mi |
| 52801 | Davenport, IA | 1,122 | 5.1 mi |
| 61244 | East Moline, IL | 24,053 | 5.7 mi |
| 52767 | Pleasant Valley, IA | 349 | 6.8 mi |
| 52807 | Davenport, IA | 13,470 | 9.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61265, 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 (45,099 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 61265 in?
ZIP code 61265 (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 61265?
ZIP code 61265 in Moline, IL has a population of 45,099 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61265?
The median household income in ZIP 61265 is $66,933, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61265?
The median home value in ZIP 61265 is $147,000, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61265?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61265 is White at 68.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61265?
ZIP code 61265 has 1,214 business establishments employing approximately 25,914 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61265?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61265 are: Health care and social assistance (213), Retail trade (188), Accommodation and food services (162). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61265?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61265 increased by 10.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 61265?
In ZIP code 61265, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.1% 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 61265?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61265 is 18.2 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 61265?
In ZIP code 61265, approximately 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61265?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61265 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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