| ZIP Code | 61284 |
|---|---|
| City | Taylor Ridge |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Rock Island County |
| Area Code | 309/861 |
| Elevation | 787 ft |
| Latitude | 41.395104 |
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| Longitude | -90.750033 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17161 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.9 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 2.9% ▼ 71% below avg |
| College Grads | 32.2% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.9% ▼ 81% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 573 (36.4%) |
| Some College | 245 (15.6%) |
| Associates | 249 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 132 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 375 (23.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $98,491 ▲ 29% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $222,800 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $782/mo ↓ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 876 |
| Vacant Units | 22 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 876 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 22 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
ZIP code 61284 is located in Taylor Ridge, Illinois, within Rock Island County. With a population of 2,122, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.9 years. Economically, 61284 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $98,491 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61284 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $222,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $782 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 61284 is primarily White (92.18%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.9%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61284 stands at 0.9%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 61284 in Taylor Ridge, IL is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,122 residents, a median household income of $98,491, and a median home value of $222,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.