61236 ZIP Code — Barstow, IL
Rock Island County, Illinois
ZIP code 61236 is located in Barstow, Illinois, within Rock Island County. It covers approximately 0.80 square miles and serves a population of 65 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.
65
population
0.80
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61236 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61236
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61236. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Barstow | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 65 |
| Population density | 81 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 161 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.80 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.5180 |
| Longitude | -90.3569 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 309 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.3% | 43.5% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 43.3% | 33.1% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.3% | 19.8% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.5% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
65
Population
81
People per sq mi
37.1
Median age
$44,028
Median household income
$18,894
Per capita income
$113,900
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
81.5%
Home ownership
13.8%
Poverty rate
16.3%
Unemployment
30
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
5–9
3
4
15–19
5
4
20–24
5
4
25–34
5
2
35–44
3
4
45–54
6
7
60–64
11
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5 | 7.7% |
| 18 and over | 60 | 92.3% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 37.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.3% | 43.5% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 43.3% | 33.1% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.3% | 19.8% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.5% | 8.8% |
$15k–$25k
11.1%
$25k–$35k
18.5%
$35k–$50k
44.4%
$50k–$75k
25.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 11.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 18.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 44.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 25.9% |
| Median income | $44,028 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
27.3%
$100k–$150k
40.9%
$150k–$200k
9.1%
$200k–$300k
22.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $113,900 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 81.5% |
| Renter occupied | 18.5% |
| Vacant | 22.9% |
| Single-family detached | 74.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 28.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 48.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 28.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 34.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 11.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.6% |
| 3 or more | 59.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 13 | 48.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 14 | 51.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5 | 18.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.3% | 54.5% |
| Married | 48.1% | 45.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 18.5% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
16.7%
HS graduate
50.0%
Some college, no degree
21.4%
Associate's degree
11.9%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 5 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
33.3%
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Retail trade
16.7%
Other services
13.9%
Manufacturing
11.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 25.0% |
| Sales & office | 19.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 33.3% |
| Production & transportation | 22.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 91.7% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.1 |
Poverty
All people
13.8%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
15.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.0% |
| Retirement income | 25.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| High blood pressure | 27.8% |
| High cholesterol | 29.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 22.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 25.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.4% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 11.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 60.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.0% |
| Teeth loss | 16.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 9 | 15.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 4.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 5.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 44.6% |
| Public insurance | 26.2% |
| No insurance | 29.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 65 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 65 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 65 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 65 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 12 | 18.5% |
| Arab | 5 | 7.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 3 | 4.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.5% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61236
What city is ZIP code 61236 in?
ZIP code 61236 is primarily assigned to Barstow, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61236 in?
ZIP code 61236 falls within Rock Island County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 61236 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 61236 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 61236 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 61236 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 61236 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 61236 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61236?
The median home value in ZIP code 61236 is $113,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 61236 in?
ZIP code 61236 observes the CST timezone.