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Reynolds, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61279

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

1,061
10/sq mi
$87,656
Median income
$161,500
Median home value
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Reynolds pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61279 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61279 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Reynolds, Rock Island County, Illinois, home to just 1,061 residents across 110.5 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61279 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,656 (9% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $39,904. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.0%. Median home value sits at $161,500 (16% below the state average), median rent at $1,125 a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Rock Island County, letting you compare 61279 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 61279

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Reynolds, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61279.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 61279, Reynolds, 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

1,061

Population

110.5

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61279?

41.5

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 96.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$87,656

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$39,904

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61279 ranks nationally

Reynolds, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,656 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 51.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

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

What does housing look like?

401

Total Housing Units

378

Occupied Units

23

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.8%
Renter 12.2%

$161,500

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$1,125

Median Rent

1952

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

+25.1%

YoY Change (2023)

161

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+61%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61279 have increased 25.1% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +61% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +23.1% 146
2019 -5.0% 139
2020 -2.5% 135
2021 +25.1% 169
2023 – 161

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 23 business establishments in ZIP 61279, employing approximately 60 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,219,000.

23

Businesses

60

Employees

$3.2M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 13.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 13.0%
Finance and insurance 3 13.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 13.0%

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 61279 vs 61284 →

ZIP 61279 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 61279 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 61279 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 61279 ranks #3 of 8 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
61284 Taylor Ridge, IL 2,292 5.2 mi
61231 Aledo, IL 5,627 7.7 mi
61232 Andalusia, IL 1,284 7.6 mi
52728 Buffalo, IA 1,110 9.4 mi
61276 Preemption, IL 138 7.2 mi
61263 Matherville, IL 530 7.6 mi
61264 Milan, IL 10,548 8.8 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 Reynolds, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61279 in? ▼
ZIP code 61279 (Reynolds) 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 61279? ▼
ZIP code 61279 in Reynolds, IL has a population of 1,061 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61279? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61279 is $87,656, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61279? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61279 is $161,500, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61279? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61279 is White at 96.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61279? ▼
ZIP code 61279 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 60 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61279? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61279 are: Retail trade (3), Transportation and warehousing (3), Finance and insurance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61279? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61279 increased by 25.1% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 61%. 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 61279? ▼
In ZIP code 61279, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% 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 61279? ▼
In ZIP code 61279, approximately 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61279? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61279 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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