| ZIP Code | 61256 |
|---|---|
| City | Hampton |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Rock Island County |
| Area Code | 309/861 |
| Elevation | 685 ft |
| Latitude | 41.561084 |
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| Longitude | -90.400585 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17161 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.22 |
| Below Poverty | 5.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.7% ▲ 15% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 11% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 16 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 339 (26.8%) |
| Some College | 160 (12.7%) |
| Associates | 184 (14.6%) |
| Bachelors | 191 (15.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 373 (29.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,679 ▲ 14% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $182,800 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,018/mo ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 897 |
| Vacant Units | 22 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 897 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 22 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
ZIP code 61256 is located in Hampton, Illinois, within Rock Island County. With a population of 1,946, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.6 years. Economically, 61256 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $86,679 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61256 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $182,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,018 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 61256 is primarily White (76.26%). Residents are well-educated — 44.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.9%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61256 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 61256 in Hampton, IL is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,946 residents, a median household income of $86,679, and a median home value of $182,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.