City

Carbon Cliff, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Rock Island County  ·  Illinois

👥1,138Population
💰$33,523Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂37.4Median Age
🏠$102,600Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓25.2%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 58% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.6% Female 55.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.4%Hispanic: 7.5%Black: 17.9%Other: 7.7%Race
White66.4%
Hispanic7.5%
Black17.9%
Other7.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
12%
25–44
19%
45–64
27%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty27.7% ▲ 177% above avg
College Grads25.2% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 58% above avg
No HS Diploma13 (2.4%)
HS Graduate249 (46.2%)
Some College76 (14.1%)
Associates65 (12.1%)
Bachelors88 (16.3%)
Graduate Degree48 (8.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 46.2%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 16.3%Graduate: 8.9%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad46.2%
Some College14.1%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors16.3%
Graduate8.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 28.5%Renter: 71.6%Tenure
Owner28.5%
Renter71.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,523 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Home Value$102,600 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$984/mo
Total Housing Units513
Vacant Units28

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
8%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Walked
29%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
53%
About Carbon Cliff, IL

Carbon Cliff is a city in Illinois, located in Rock Island County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,138 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.4 years.

Economically, Carbon Cliff is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,523 is well below the national average. Approximately 27.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Carbon Cliff is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $984 per month. At 28.5% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Carbon Cliff is moderately educated. 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (66.43%).

Carbon Cliff, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Carbon Cliff
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61239 1,138 $33,523 $102,600 $984 7.7% 25.2% 28.5%