| ZIP Code | 61239 |
|---|---|
| City | Carbon Cliff |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Rock Island County |
| Area Code | 309/861 |
| Elevation | 579 ft |
| Latitude | 41.49477 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.389711 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17161 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.4 yrs ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 27.7% ▲ 177% above avg |
| College Grads | 25.2% ▼ 35% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.7% ▲ 58% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 13 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 249 (46.2%) |
| Some College | 76 (14.1%) |
| Associates | 65 (12.1%) |
| Bachelors | 88 (16.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 48 (8.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $33,523 ▼ 56% below avg ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $102,600 ▼ 63% below avg ↑ 5% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $984/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 513 |
| Vacant Units | 28 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 513 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 28 |
| Owner Occupied | 28.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 71.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
ZIP code 61239 is located in Carbon Cliff, Illinois, within Rock Island County. With a population of 1,138, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.4 years. Economically, 61239 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $33,523 is well below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61239 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $102,600 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $984 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 71.6% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 5% since 2019.
The population of 61239 is majority White (66.43%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 27.7%. Household income has declined by 8% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61239 stands at 7.7%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 60%.
Overall, ZIP code 61239 in Carbon Cliff, IL is characterized as lower-income, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 1,138 residents, a median household income of $33,523, and a median home value of $102,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.