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 Low-density area
- $87,656
- Median income Above-median income area
- $161,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,904. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $161,500 (16% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $1,125; owner occupancy is 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 -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rock Island County, so 61279 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 61279
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Reynolds, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61279.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 61279?
41.5
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
0.5%
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?
$87,656
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$39,904
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 61279 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Reynolds, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$87,656 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,334 Illinois 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
401housing units
401
Total Housing Units
378
Occupied Units
23
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,500
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 61279 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61264
Milan (61264)
10,548 residents
- 61231
Aledo (61231)
5,627 residents
- 61284 2,292
Taylor Ridge (61284)
2,292 residents
- 61232 1,284
Andalusia (61232)
1,284 residents
- 52728 1,110
Buffalo (52728)
1,110 residents
- 61279 1,061
Reynolds (61279)
1,061 residents
- 61263 530
Matherville (61263)
530 residents
- 61276 138
Preemption (61276)
138 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61279 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61279 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61284
Taylor Ridge (61284)
$100,505 median income
- 61276
Preemption (61276)
$87,750 median income
- 61279
Reynolds (61279)
$87,656 median income
- 61263
Matherville (61263)
$86,500 median income
- 61264
Milan (61264)
$78,068 median income
- 61232
Andalusia (61232)
$73,971 median income
- 61231
Aledo (61231)
$70,991 median income
- 52728
Buffalo (52728)
$69,239 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61279, 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 (1,061 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 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.
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