Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 14.7% ▲ 47% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 15% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,520 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 26,523 (28.9%) |
| Some College | 14,802 (16.1%) |
| Associates | 15,263 (16.6%) |
| Bachelors | 10,650 (11.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 23,031 (25.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,136 ▼ 11% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $146,745 ▼ 47% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $863/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 67,307 |
| Vacant Units | 5,575 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Rock Island County is located in Illinois and encompasses 21 ZIP codes spanning 18 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 144,534 residents. With a median age of 40.61, it is a middle-aged county.
Rock Island County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $68,135 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 14.7% is above the national average.
Housing in Rock Island County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $146,745 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $863. Homeownership rates are high at 69.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Rock Island County are majority White (68.65%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Rock Island County, IL is a solidly middle-class area in Illinois. The 21 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61232 | Andalusia | 1,498 | $71,806 | $174,600 | $925 | 2.0% | 24.4% |
| 61236 | Barstow | 43 | $76,250 | $118,800 | — | 0.0% | 11.4% |
| 61239 | Carbon Cliff | 1,138 | $33,523 | $102,600 | $984 | 7.7% | 25.2% |
| 61240 | Coal Valley | 5,988 | $108,929 | $231,000 | — | 2.8% | 44.9% |
| 61242 | Cordova | 1,135 | $95,804 | $218,600 | $956 | 6.2% | 40.2% |
| 61244 | East Moline | 23,288 | $66,827 | $140,600 | $828 | 3.5% | 32.4% |
| 61256 | Hampton | 1,946 | $86,679 | $182,800 | $1,018 | 4.3% | 44.7% |
| 61257 | Hillsdale | 866 | $62,000 | $116,300 | $1,641 | 8.9% | 30.9% |
| 61259 | Illinois City | 1,107 | $88,550 | $198,900 | — | 4.2% | 36.3% |
| 61264 | Milan | 10,056 | $78,285 | $147,700 | $832 | 5.5% | 35.3% |
| 61265 | Moline | 43,851 | $63,910 | $142,300 | $890 | 6.6% | 42.0% |
| 61275 | Port Byron | 4,226 | $99,583 | $235,800 | $684 | 5.5% | 40.4% |
| 61278 | Rapids City | 671 | $84,000 | $222,600 | — | 7.6% | 36.4% |
| 61279 | Reynolds | 960 | $87,279 | $164,700 | $1,045 | 2.9% | 38.7% |
| 61201 | Rock Island | 37,294 | $57,260 | $118,300 | $822 | 6.7% | 33.6% |
| 61282 | Silvis | 8,345 | $67,833 | $159,400 | $977 | 6.0% | 31.1% |
| 61284 | Taylor Ridge | 2,122 | $98,491 | $222,800 | $782 | 0.9% | 32.2% |