| ZIP Code | 61275 |
|---|---|
| City | Port Byron |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Rock Island County |
| Area Code | 309/861 |
| Elevation | 694 ft |
| Latitude | 41.605575 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.307048 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17161 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.4 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 7.3% ▼ 27% below avg |
| College Grads | 40.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 12% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 913 (31.2%) |
| Some College | 329 (11.3%) |
| Associates | 492 (16.8%) |
| Bachelors | 318 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 862 (29.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $99,583 ▲ 31% above avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $235,800 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $684/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,776 |
| Vacant Units | 63 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,776 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 63 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 61275 is located in Port Byron, Illinois, within Rock Island County. With a population of 4,226, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.4 years. Economically, 61275 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $99,583 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61275 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $235,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $684 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 11% since 2019.
The population of 61275 is primarily White (91.58%). Residents are well-educated — 40.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.3%. Household income has grown by 44% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61275 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 61275 in Port Byron, IL is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,226 residents, a median household income of $99,583, and a median home value of $235,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.