Silvis, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61282

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 10, 2026

7,809
906/sq mi: $64,398
Median income: $160,100
Median home value: 15.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Silvis pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 30th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 906
people per sq mi: 59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61282 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61282 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.6 square miles in Silvis, Rock Island County, Illinois. The area is home to 7,809 residents, producing a population density of 906 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 61282 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61282 sits at $64,398 (20% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $38,482. The poverty rate stands at 15.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $160,100 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $968 per month, and 58.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61282 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rock Island County, so you can benchmark 61282 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 61282

Accommodation and food services

26
Retail trade

24
Health care and social assistance

24
Other services (except public administration)

14
Construction

9

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61282, Silvis, IL · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-10 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

7,809

Population

8.6

Area (sq mi)

906

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61282?

46.1

Median Age

44.1%

Male

55.9%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 79.5%

African American 6.5%

Asian 2.1%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%

Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%

Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

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?

$64,398

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$38,482

Per Capita Income

15.0%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

19.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61282 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,398 37th percentile higher than 37% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,846

Total Housing Units

4,281

Occupied Units

565

Vacant Units

1.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.9%

Renter 41.1%

$160,100

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$968

Median Rent

1972

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

+9.6%

YoY Change (2024)

174

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+74%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61282 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+0.6%	129
2021	+10.1%	142
2022	+8.6%	155
2023	+3.0%	159
2024	+9.6%	174

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 135 business establishments in ZIP 61282, employing approximately 2,637 people with a combined annual payroll of $110,150,000.

135

Businesses

2,637

Employees

$110.2M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Accommodation and food services	26	19.3%
Retail trade	24	17.8%
Health care and social assistance	24	17.8%
Other services (except public administration)	14	10.4%
Construction	9	6.7%
Finance and insurance	9	6.7%
Transportation and warehousing	7	5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	7	5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing	4	3.0%
Manufacturing	3	2.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	3	2.2%

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 61282 vs 61239 →

61265

45,099
52722

34,754
61244

24,053
61282

7,809
61241

7,124
61240

5,870
61273

3,316
61256

1,822
61239

1,219

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61282 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

61240

$113,220
52722

$101,546
61273

$99,032
61256

$90,406
61241

$80,000
61236

$77,813
61265

$66,933
61282

$64,398
61244

$63,819

What this shows By household income, ZIP 61282 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
61239	Carbon Cliff, IL	1,219	1.5 mi
61244	East Moline, IL	24,053	2.1 mi
61236	Barstow, IL	193	3.0 mi
61256	Hampton, IL	1,822	4.4 mi
52767	Pleasant Valley, IA	349	4.9 mi
61240	Coal Valley, IL	5,870	4.9 mi
61265	Moline, IL	45,099	4.1 mi
61241	Colona, IL	7,124	4.8 mi
52722	Bettendorf, IA	34,754	5.6 mi
61273	Orion, IL	3,316	9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rock Island County

Rock Island County Silvis, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61282 in? ▼

ZIP code 61282 (Silvis) 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 61282? ▼

ZIP code 61282 in Silvis, IL has a population of 7,809 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 61282? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 61282 is $64,398, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 61282? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 61282 is $160,100, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61282? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 61282 is White at 79.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.5% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 61282? ▼

ZIP code 61282 has 135 business establishments employing approximately 2,637 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 61282? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61282 are: Accommodation and food services (26), Retail trade (24), Health care and social assistance (24). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 61282? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61282 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. 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 61282? ▼

In ZIP code 61282, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.9% 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 61282? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61282 is 19.8 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 61282? ▼

In ZIP code 61282, approximately 58.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61282? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 61282 is 15.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.