ZIP Code 61201 in Rock Island, IL

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Rock Island, Illinois
County:Rock Island County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:09:51 AM
Population:37,366 [See All]
Area Codes:309 / 861
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:41.4701, -90.5712
Land Area:17.873 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 61201 has 37,366 residents and 15,266 households (average 2.30 persons per household). The median age is 37.6 years, slightly younger than the state (38.8) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (62.0%, about the same as the state average of 61.4%) and Black or African American (19.5%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:37,366Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:36,766Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:36,144Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2,090.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$59,396Source: Census ACS
Households:15,266Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$125,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.30Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.40Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--39,11738,94339,08238,98639,06438,74438,53438,38538,02438,01838,02537,83837,29436,766
Decennial Census39,116------------------37,366--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,0841,1761,2471,4861,5491,0581,0931,1151,0689871,0101,0891,1511,047806474345301
Female1,0421,1361,1821,5561,6841,1101,1471,1081,0939681,0141,1901,3501,153892593472590
Total2,1262,3122,4293,0423,2332,1682,2402,2232,1611,9552,0242,2792,5012,2001,6981,067817891
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:23,15360.64%
Black:7,30119.12%
Hispanic:*4,32111.32%
Asian:1,6214.25%
American Indian:1490.39%
Hawaiian:190.05%
Other:1,6184.24%
Total:38,182100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:18,08648.40%36.5 years
Females:19,28051.60%38.6 years
Total:37,366100%37.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:33,58291.34%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2310.63%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,1633.16%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,7908.03%
Total Population:36,766100%
Total Native Population:33,81391.97%
Total Foreign-born Population:2,9538.03%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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


In 2024, the Median household income is $59,396, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $17,408 (41.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,923. Family households earn a median of $78,491 versus $38,008 for nonfamily households (a difference of $40,483). By gender, male median income is $55,899 and female is $48,724, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $7,175 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 60.1%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.4%, which is above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (31.7%).

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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)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
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$59,396
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$78,491
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$38,008
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$55,899
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$48,724
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:16,85756.11%
Unemployed:1,1603.86%
Not In Labor Force:12,02540.03%
Total:30,042100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Management, business, science, and arts:5,33631.65%
Service:3,12418.53%
Sales and Office:3,60521.39%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,3337.91%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3,45920.52%
Total Civilian Employed Population:16,857100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $125,600, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $27,900 (28.56%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,300. The median gross rent is $847, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $239 (39.31%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $118. Of occupied housing, owners make up 64.55% (57.94% with a mortgage, 42.06% free-and-clear) and renters 35.45% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.63%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.12%).

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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)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
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$125,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:99718.21%
$500 to $999:2,60547.57%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,18521.64%
$1,500 to $1,999:2674.88%
$2,000 to $2,499:591.08%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:280.51%
No Rent:3356.12%
Total:5,476100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$608$635$646$688$708$704$688$728$729$717$738$803$822$847
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):5,77737.40%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):4,19427.15%
Renter Occupied:5,47635.45%
Total Occupied Housing Units:15,447100%

Occupied Housing Units:15,44792.37%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,2767.63%
Total Housing Units:16,723100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:11,95671.49%
Multi-Family Units:4,59527.48%
Other Units:1721.03%
Total Housing Units:16,723100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 24.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 90.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.90%, which is modestly below the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 11.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 0.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.20 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (37.61%). College enrollment is 37.61%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:9794.16%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,2735.41%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):7,31431.06%
Some college, no degree:6,12025.99%
Associate's degree:2,1209.00%
Bachelor's degree:3,29814.01%
Graduate or professional degree:2,44410.38%
Total:23,548100%
High school or higher:21,29690.44%
Bachelor's degree or higher:5,74224.38%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:22,61455.21%
Public Insurance:15,85338.70%
No Insurance:2,4966.09%
Total:40,963100%
Has Health Insurance:38,46793.91%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty13.0%12.9%15.5%17.1%17.6%16.8%16.4%17.1%17.3%16.7%14.8%14.8%13.1%11.2%
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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:3093.25%
Kindergarten:4354.57%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,18533.48%
High school (grades 9-12):2,00621.09%
College or graduate school:3,57837.61%
Total:9,513100%
Early Childhood:7447.82%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5,62659.14%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 61201 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 705 business establishments, employing about 16,775 people with an annual payroll of $899,939,000. USPS data shows 15,715 residential mailboxes and 960 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:15,715Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:960Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:16,585Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:12,759Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:2,219Source: USPS
# of Businesses:705Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$244,132,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$899,939,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:16,775Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 61201 is located in Rock Island County, Illinois, within the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19340) and Illinois's 17th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 379,690 people, about 9.84% of whom live in ZIP Code 61201. It covers 17.873 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.245 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-ILSource: Census
CBSA Number:19340Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:379,690Source: Census
MSA:Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL MSASource: Census
Land Area:17.873 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:2.245 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:17Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:6933.08 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1765078Source: Census
Place Name:Rock Island city; IllinoisSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


61204 | | 61132

Schools in ZIP Code 61201


ZIP Code 61201 is in the Rock Island-Milan School District 41, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 13 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Denkmann Elem School 4101 22nd Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
District: Rock Island-Milan School District 41
Earl H Hanson Elem School 4000 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
District: Rock Island-Milan School District 41
Eugene Field Elem School 2900 31st Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
District: Rock Island-Milan School District 41
Washington Jr High School 3300 18th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
District: Rock Island-Milan School District 41
Frances Willard Elem School 2503 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
District: Rock Island-Milan School District 41
Longfellow Elem School 4198 7th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
District: Rock Island-Milan School District 41
Ridgewood Elem School 9607 14th St W
Rock Island, IL 61201
District: Rock Island-Milan School District 41
Edison Jr High School 4141 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
District: Rock Island-Milan School District 41
Rock Island High School 1400 25th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
District: Rock Island-Milan School District 41
Thurgood Marshall Learning Ctr 600 11th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
District: Rock Island-Milan School District 41
Rock Island Academy 930 14th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
District: Rock Island-Milan School District 41
Horace Mann Elc 3530 38th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
District: Rock Island-Milan School District 41
Ricms 2101 16th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
District: Rock Island-Milan School District 41
Alleman High School 1103 40th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
District: Private School
Jordan Catholic School 2901 24th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 61201


Trinity College Of Nursing & Health Sciences 2122 25th Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201-5317
Type: Post Secondary
Augustana College 639 38th St
Rock Island, IL 61201-2296
Type: Post Secondary
Eastern Iowa Community College District 101 W Third Street
Davenport, IA 52801-1221
Type: Post Secondary
Palmer College Of Chiropractic 1000 Brady St
Davenport, IA 52803-5287
Type: Post Secondary
Saint Ambrose University 518 W Locust St
Davenport, IA 52803-2898
Type: Post Secondary
Ross College-Davenport 1801 East Kimberly Road, Suite B
Davenport, IA 52807-2095
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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