ZIP Code 61235 in Atkinson, IL

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Atkinson, Illinois
Names to Avoid:
Alba, Cornwall
County:Henry County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:41:20 AM
Population:1,328 [See All]
Area Codes:309 / 815 / 861
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:41.3954, -90.0203
Land Area:52.409 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 61235 has 1,328 residents and 597 households (average 2.22 persons per household). The median age is 47.2 years, significantly older than the state (38.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.6% male and 50.4% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.0%). Largest groups are White (95.4%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6%, 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 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,328Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,329Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:956Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:25.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$57,656Source: Census ACS
Households:597Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$131,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.22Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.68Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,4311,4741,4321,4391,4451,4141,4721,5191,4981,7061,6611,4641,329
Decennial Census1,391------------------1,328------
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: 47.2

Male Median Age: 45.2

Female Median Age: 49.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male284346263036394534412850625547221611
Female314737242535403434373955506435372322
Total599083505571797968786710511211982593933
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,26795.62%
Black:30.23%
Hispanic:*352.64%
Asian:60.45%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:141.06%
Total:1,325100%
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:65949.62%45.2 years
Females:66950.38%49.3 years
Total:1,328100%47.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,329100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:1,329100%
Total Native Population:1,329100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
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


In 2023, the Median household income is $57,656, which is much lower than the state median ($81,702), is up $4,375 (8.2%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,248. Family households earn a median of $84,444 versus $43,929 for nonfamily households (a difference of $40,515). By gender, male median income is $55,921 and female is $45,663, which is considerably lower than the state female median ($56,381), with a current gap of $10,258 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.9%, which is slightly below the state rate (65.1%). The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is notably higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (33.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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 Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$53,281$50,000$45,441$46,518$47,159$49,722$55,114$58,636$59,904$58,125$58,125$57,813$57,656
Median Family Income$59,830$58,946$62,000$62,227$64,167$66,417$71,750$69,850$70,650$70,188$76,685$81,250$84,444
Median NonFamily Income$25,882$23,125$24,444$25,517$24,250$26,500$26,397$26,442$31,354$36,250$38,750$41,352$43,929
Median Male Income$41,607$44,630$48,594$51,477$53,824$56,731$65,815$68,922$61,875$52,266$53,125$55,588$55,921
Median Female Income$31,364$30,417$32,500$35,938$37,750$33,958$29,583$30,385$31,442$40,402$40,625$45,388$45,663
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:67559.63%
Unemployed:484.24%
Not In Labor Force:40936.13%
Total:1,132100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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:13219.56%
Service:8212.15%
Sales and Office:22833.78%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:517.56%
Production, transportation, and material moving:18226.96%
Total Civilian Employed Population:675100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $131,900, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $22,700 (20.79%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,400. The median gross rent is $794, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $146 (22.53%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $137. Of occupied housing, owners make up 79.18% (45.87% with a mortgage, 54.13% free-and-clear) and renters 20.82% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.64%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$109,200$102,600$101,600$105,200$106,200$106,800$107,500$111,100$118,500$99,900$108,100$127,900$131,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2518.25%
$500 to $999:6144.53%
$1,000 to $1,499:3424.82%
$1,500 to $1,999:64.38%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:118.03%
Total:137100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$648$547$496$638$491$572$779$875$931$736$739$860$794
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):23936.32%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):28242.86%
Renter Occupied:13720.82%
Total Occupied Housing Units:658100%

Occupied Housing Units:65895.36%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):324.64%
Total Housing Units:690100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:61889.57%
Multi-Family Units:628.99%
Other Units:101.45%
Total Housing Units:690100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 14.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (37.20%). High school or higher is 93.00%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 4.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 1.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.40 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (46.18%). College enrollment is 11.11%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:141.40%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:565.61%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):44444.49%
Some college, no degree:20020.04%
Associate's degree:14414.43%
Bachelor's degree:10410.42%
Graduate or professional degree:363.61%
Total:998100%
High school or higher:92892.99%
Bachelor's degree or higher:14014.03%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:96759.65%
Public Insurance:56234.67%
No Insurance:925.68%
Total:1,621100%
Has Health Insurance:1,52994.32%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty5.9%6.4%0.7%1.7%5.4%7.0%5.6%6.5%7.3%5.1%3.7%3.7%4.9%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:00.00%
Kindergarten:31.04%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):12041.67%
High school (grades 9-12):13346.18%
College or graduate school:3211.11%
Total:288100%
Early Childhood:31.04%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):25688.89%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 61235 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 36 business establishments, employing about 335 people with an annual payroll of $20,249,000. USPS data shows 431 residential mailboxes and 11 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:431Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:11Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:679Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:405Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:24Source: USPS
# of Businesses:36Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$4,584,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$20,249,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:335Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 61235 is located in Henry County, Illinois, within the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19340) and Illinois's 16th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 381,864 people, about 0.35% of whom live in ZIP Code 61235. It covers 52.409 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.19 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:381,864Source: Census
MSA:Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL MSASource: Census
Land Area:52.409 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.19 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:16Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:7917.49 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1702726Source: Census
Place Name:Atkinson town; IllinoisSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


61236 | | 61234

Schools in ZIP Code 61235


We could not locate which school district 61235 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Reg'l Safe School Program Roe #28 107 S State St
Atkinson, IL 61235
Excel Alternative Program 105 S State St
Atkinson, IL 61235
St Malachy 595 E Ogden Ave
Geneseo, IL 61254
District: Private SchoolNearby
Visitation Catholic School 107 S Lexington Ave
Kewanee, IL 61443
District: Private SchoolNearby
Fairfield Amish Mennonite School 29467 425 E St
Tampico, IL 61283
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 61235


Black Hawk College 6600-34th Avenue
Moline, IL 61265-5899
Type: Post Secondary
Midwest Technical Institute-Moline 3620 Avenue Of The Cities
Moline, IL 61265-4421
Type: Post Secondary
Morrison Institute Of Technology 701 Portland Ave
Morrison, IL 61270-2959
Type: Post Secondary
Augustana College 639 38th St
Rock Island, IL 61201-2296
Type: Post Secondary
Orion Technical College 3940 Elmore Ave
Davenport, IA 52807
Type: Post Secondary
Trinity College Of Nursing & Health Sciences 2122 25th Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201-5317
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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 10/1/2025], https://nces.ed.gov