ZIP Code 61201: Population, Income, Housing

State: IL
Total population: 36,766 Household income: $59,396 Rent: $847

Overview

Total population
36,766
Rent
$847
Year built
1954
Household income
$59,396
Per capita income
$33,963
Poverty rate
20.6%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.2 persons
Rent over 30% of income
47.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Illinois
County
Rock Island County
City
Rock Island
Total population
36,766
Adults over 25
23,548
Total households
15,447
Household size
2.2 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$59,396
Per capita income
$33,963
Poverty rate
20.6%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
47.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$847
Year built
1954
Households that rent
35.5%
Households that own
64.5%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.4

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
64.8%
Black
16.9%
Asian
3.7%
Two or more races
9.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
13.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino
86.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
14,692 (89.8%)
Commute time to work
19 mins
Work from home
1,666 (10.2%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
34.2%
High school graduate or GED
31.1%
Some college or associate degree
10.4%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
24.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 61201 with: Rock Island County, IL Davenport metro area, IA-IL Illinois United States

ZIP 61201

Total population36,766
Rent$847
Year built1954
Household income$59,396
Per capita income$33,963
Poverty rate20.6%
Unemployment rateN/A

Rock Island County, IL

Total population142,757
Rent$889
Year built1962
Household income$67,159
Per capita income$36,842
Poverty rate15.5%
Unemployment rate5%

Davenport Metro Area, IA-IL

Total population381,503
Rent$941
Year built1967
Household income$72,738
Per capita income$40,505
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4.6%

Illinois State

Total population12,694,798
Rent$1,274
Year built1971
Household income$83,390
Per capita income$46,406
Poverty rate11.8%
Unemployment rate5%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP61201 CountyRock Island, ILMetro AreaDavenport metro area, IA-ILStateIllinoisCountryUnited States
Total population36,766142,757381,50312,694,798334,922,499
Rent$847$889$941$1,274$1,413
Year built19541962196719711980
Household income$59,396$67,159$72,738$83,390$80,734
Per capita income$33,963$36,842$40,505$46,406$44,673
Poverty rate20.6%15.5%12.5%11.8%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A5%4.6%5%4%

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Summary for 61201

Rent & Income

In 61201, the typical monthly rent is $847 and the typical household income is $59,396. Rent here is lower than Illinois, and household income is lower than Illinois. The estimated poverty rate is 20.6%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 35.5% of households. About 47.8% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 24.4% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 61201 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 61201 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 61201 compares in Illinois (140 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $847 6 / 140 from lower rent $810 – $2,585
Household income $59,396 117 / 140 from higher income $27,539 – $181,382
Poverty rate 20.6% 118 / 140 from lower poverty 2.4% – 47.8%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Illinois with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 61201

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 6th out of 140 ZIP Codes in Illinois. Across Illinois, figures vary from $810 in ZIP 61401 up to $2,585 in ZIP 60010.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 61201 stands 117th out of 140 ZIP Codes. Throughout Illinois, numbers span from $27,539 in ZIP 61820 up to $181,382 in ZIP 60564.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 118th out of 140 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 2.4% in ZIP 60451 up to 47.8% in ZIP 61820.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 61201 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $847 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 61201

Annual Household Income: $59,396

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 61201

Estimated Rate: 20.6%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 61201

In ZIP Code 61201, households that rent: 5,476 (35.5%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 5,476 35.5%
Owner-Occupied 9,971 64.5%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 61201

In ZIP Code 61201, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,617 (47.8%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 2,617 47.8%
Other renter households 2,859 52.2%
Total renter households 5,476 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 61201

Less than High School: 8,046 people (34.2%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 7,314 people (31.1%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,446 people (10.4%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 5,742 people (24.4%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 23,548

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.