Rock Island, IL ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
61201	Standard	37,366	100.00%
61204	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
61299	Unique	0	0.00%	Rock Island Arsonal

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Population & Demographics

Rock Island, IL has 37,294 residents, with an average household size of 2.2. The gender split is 49.6% male and 50.4% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (6.1%) and 35-39 (6.9%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 13.5%. Those born outside the United States make up 8.5% (lower than the Nation).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	37,366
Total Households:	15,266
Total Housing Units:	17,212
Average Household Size:	2.30
Average Family Size:	3.40

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	37,108
Total Households:	15,180
Total Housing Units:	17,085
Average Household Size:	2.29
Average Family Size:	3.41

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	39,117	38,943	39,082	38,986	39,064	38,744	38,534	38,385	38,024	38,018	38,025	37,838	37,294
Decennial Census	39,116	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	37,366	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 37.6

Male Median Age: 36.5

Female Median Age: 38.6

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	1,084	1,176	1,247	1,486	1,549	1,058	1,093	1,115	1,068	987	1,010	1,089	1,151	1,047	806	474	345	301
Female	1,042	1,136	1,182	1,556	1,684	1,110	1,147	1,108	1,093	968	1,014	1,190	1,350	1,153	892	593	472	590
Total	2,126	2,312	2,429	3,042	3,233	2,168	2,240	2,223	2,161	1,955	2,024	2,279	2,501	2,200	1,698	1,067	817	891

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	23,153	60.64%
Black:	7,301	19.12%
Hispanic:*	4,321	11.32%
Asian:	1,621	4.25%
American Indian:	149	0.39%
Hawaiian:	19	0.05%
Other:	1,618	4.24%
Total:	38,182	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	18,086	48.40%	36.5 years
Females:	19,280	51.60%	38.6 years
Total:	37,366	100%	37.6 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	17,947	48.36%	36.5 years
Females:	19,161	51.64%	38.7 years
Total:	37,108	100%	37.6 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	33,896	90.89%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	220	0.59%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,327	3.56%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,851	8.52%
Total Population:	37,294	100%
Total Native Population:	34,116	91.48%
Total Foreign-born Population:	3,178	8.52%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Rock Island, IL have an average household income of $57,260 (much lower than the State by 29.9%, and much lower than the Nation by 27.1%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($78,149 vs $37,800). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 6.5%, which is higher than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$41,988	$42,771	$41,547	$40,685	$41,220	$43,042	$45,074	$47,563	$48,473	$47,835	$50,784	$55,613	$57,260
Median Family Income	$56,076	$57,400	$55,075	$51,866	$53,873	$56,063	$58,616	$60,060	$61,647	$60,737	$64,332	$69,521	$78,149
Median NonFamily Income	$25,234	$26,290	$28,235	$27,504	$28,440	$29,911	$31,071	$32,495	$35,493	$35,266	$36,166	$39,168	$37,800
Median Male Income	$42,413	$43,934	$44,464	$44,841	$46,022	$44,241	$44,262	$44,950	$45,622	$44,275	$46,301	$53,573	$54,765
Median Female Income	$32,419	$34,111	$35,469	$35,483	$35,703	$36,294	$36,869	$37,772	$38,442	$38,421	$39,897	$42,446	$46,508

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	17,092	56.21%
Unemployed:	1,222	4.02%
Not In Labor Force:	12,096	39.78%
Total:	30,410	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	5,491	32.13%
Service:	3,296	19.28%
Sales and Office:	3,576	20.92%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,238	7.24%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	3,491	20.42%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	17,092	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Rock Island, IL, the median home value is $118,300 - much lower than the State by 52.8%, and up $12,100 (11.4%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $822 per month - much lower than the State by 33.0%, and up $105 (14.6%) since 2020. Most renters in Rock Island pay under $1,000 (73.8%). About 73.8% pay under $1,000 and 1.2% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 63.5% (57.9% have a mortgage) and renters make up 36.5% - owners are lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$97,700	$98,800	$98,800	$97,900	$97,200	$98,100	$100,100	$102,000	$104,300	$106,200	$106,400	$115,700	$118,300

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	1,074	18.45%
$500 to $999:	2,902	49.86%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,065	18.30%
$1,500 to $1,999:	346	5.95%
$2,000 to $2,499:	54	0.93%
$2,500 to $2,999:	13	0.22%
$3,000 or more:	3	0.05%
No Rent:	363	6.24%
Total:	5,820	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$608	$635	$646	$688	$708	$704	$688	$728	$729	$717	$738	$803	$822

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	5,810	36.67%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	4,214	26.60%
Renter Occupied:	5,820	36.73%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	15,844	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	15,844	90.75%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,615	9.25%
Total Housing Units:	17,459	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

22.4% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (37.2%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 89.9%, which is about the same as the state rate (90.3%). The share of people in poverty is 13.1%, which is above the state rate (8.2%) and above the national rate (8.7%), about the same as 2011 and down 4.2 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	871	3.63%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,550	6.46%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	7,361	30.70%
Some college, no degree:	6,480	27.03%
Associate's degree:	2,412	10.06%
Bachelor's degree:	2,994	12.49%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,308	9.63%
Total:	23,976	100%
High school graduate or higher:	21,555	89.90%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	5,302	22.11%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	23,802	57.34%
Public Insurance:	15,260	36.76%
No Insurance:	2,448	5.90%
Total:	41,510	100%
Has Health Insurance:	39,062	94.10%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	13.0%	12.9%	15.5%	17.1%	17.6%	16.8%	16.4%	17.1%	17.3%	16.7%	14.8%	14.8%	13.1%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	440	4.65%
Kindergarten:	540	5.70%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,263	34.46%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,753	18.51%
College or graduate school:	3,473	36.68%
Total:	9,469	100%
Early Childhood:	980	10.35%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	5,556	58.68%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Codes:	1 Standard, 1 PO Box, 1 Unique [See All]
County:	Rock Island County, IL
Area Codes:	309,861
Time Zone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	37,108 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL [Learn More]
Coordinates:	41.4764, -90.5777
Land Area:	17.87 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/il-rock-island.asp

Native, born in the United States:	33,402	90.87%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	220	0.60%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,285	3.50%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,851	8.53%
Total Population:	36,758	100%
Total Native Population:	33,622	91.47%
Total Foreign-born Population:	3,136	8.53%

Employed:	16,858	56.11%
Unemployed:	1,177	3.92%
Not In Labor Force:	12,008	39.97%
Total:	30,043	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	5,765	36.77%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	4,187	26.70%
Renter Occupied:	5,727	36.53%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	15,679	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	15,679	90.83%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,583	9.17%
Total Housing Units:	17,262	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Rock Island, IL

Sources & References

White:	22,966	60.53%
Black:	7,289	19.21%
Hispanic:*	4,297	11.33%
Asian:	1,612	4.25%
American Indian:	146	0.38%
Hawaiian:	19	0.05%
Other:	1,610	4.24%
Total:	37,939	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	5,463	32.41%
Service:	3,281	19.46%
Sales and Office:	3,565	21.15%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,238	7.34%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	3,311	19.64%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	16,858	100%

Less than $500:	1,074	18.75%
$500 to $999:	2,902	50.67%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,006	17.57%
$1,500 to $1,999:	337	5.88%
$2,000 to $2,499:	54	0.94%
$2,500 to $2,999:	13	0.23%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	341	5.95%
Total:	5,727	100%

Less than 9th grade:	858	3.64%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,527	6.47%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	7,294	30.93%
Some college, no degree:	6,289	26.67%
Associate's degree:	2,331	9.88%
Bachelor's degree:	2,994	12.70%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,291	9.71%
Total:	23,584	100%
High school graduate or higher:	21,199	89.89%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	5,285	22.41%

Private Insurance:	23,313	56.93%
Public Insurance:	15,189	37.09%
No Insurance:	2,448	5.98%
Total:	40,950	100%
Has Health Insurance:	38,502	94.02%

Nursery School, Preschool:	440	4.73%
Kindergarten:	540	5.80%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,119	33.53%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,753	18.84%
College or graduate school:	3,451	37.10%
Total:	9,303	100%
Early Childhood:	980	10.53%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	5,412	58.17%

# Residential Mailboxes:	15,777Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	981Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	17,762Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	12,803Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	2,238Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	728Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$249,590,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$916,479,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	17,104Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-ILSource: Census
CBSA Number:	19340Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	381,864Source: Census
MSA:	Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL MSASource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	17.873 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	2.245 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	04,06,10,17Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	65078Source: Census
Place Name:	Rock Island city; IllinoisSource: Census