City

Rock Island, IL

3 ZIP codes  ·  Rock Island County  ·  Illinois

👥37,294Population
💰$57,260Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$118,300Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓33.6%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.4%Hispanic: 13.4%Black: 15%Asian: 3.3%Other: 4.5%Race
White63.4%
Hispanic13.4%
Black15.0%
Asian3.3%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
15%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty19.0% ▲ 90% above avg
College Grads33.6% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 36% above avg
No HS Diploma392 (1.8%)
HS Graduate6,484 (29.5%)
Some College3,691 (16.8%)
Associates4,023 (18.3%)
Bachelors2,412 (11%)
Graduate Degree4,966 (22.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 29.5%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad29.5%
Some College16.8%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.3%Renter: 36.7%Tenure
Owner63.3%
Renter36.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,260 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$118,300 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$822/mo
Total Housing Units17,459
Vacant Units1,615

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
61%
About Rock Island, IL

Rock Island is a city in Illinois, located in Rock Island County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 37,294 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Rock Island is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,260 is below the national average. Approximately 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Rock Island is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $822 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rock Island is moderately educated. 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (63.41%).

Rock Island, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Rock Island
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61201 37,294 $57,260 $118,300 $822 6.7% 33.6% 63.3%

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