61239 ZIP Code — Carbon Cliff, IL

Rock Island County, Illinois

ZIP code 61239 is located in Carbon Cliff, Illinois, within Rock Island County. It covers approximately 0.79 square miles and serves a population of 1,174 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61239

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $95,900. Renters make up the majority at 62%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $37,361. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 61239 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

1,174

population

0.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61239 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61239

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61239. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carbon Cliff	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61282 Silvis (1 mi) 61244 East Moline (1.2 mi) 61256 Hampton (3.6 mi) 61241 Colona (4.4 mi) 61265 Moline (5 mi) 52722 Bettendorf (5.5 mi) 61240 Coal Valley (5.9 mi) 61275 Port Byron (8 mi) 52803 Davenport (8.7 mi) 52753 Le Claire (8.8 mi) 52807 Davenport (8.9 mi) 52801 Davenport (9.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,174
Population density	1,486 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	161

Geography
Land area	0.79 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.5016
Longitude	-90.3912
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	75.9%	43.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	20.3%	33.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	3.8%	19.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,174

Population

1,486

People per sq mi

34.7

Median age

$37,361

Median household income

$19,963

Per capita income

$95,900

Median home value

$971

Median monthly rent

38.5%

Home ownership

25.2%

Poverty rate

9.6%

Unemployment

240

Housing units

5.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

109

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	251	21.4%
18 and over	923	78.6%
65 and over	224	19.1%
Median age	34.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.2%

Black or African American 9.7%

Two or more races 7.6%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Other race 4%

Group	Count	%
White	909	73.2%
Black or African American	120	9.7%
Two or more races	95	7.6%
Hispanic or Latino	68	5.5%
Other race	50	4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.9%	43.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	20.3%	33.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	3.8%	19.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 27.4%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 18.1%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	27.4%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	18.1%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	6.3%
$100k–$150k	5.7%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$37,361

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%

$50k–$100k 50.8%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k–$300k 9.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,900
Median rent / month	$971
Owner occupied	38.5%
Renter occupied	61.5%
Vacant	8.2%
Single-family detached	44.9%
Large apartment buildings	19.7%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	38.9%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	8.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	55.8%
3 bedrooms	32.2%
4 bedrooms	5.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	59.0%
2 vehicles	25.0%
3 or more	7.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.2%
Electricity	30.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	173	34.1%
Cohabiting couple	57	11.2%
Male householder, no spouse	50	9.9%
Female householder, no spouse	227	44.8%
Households with children under 18	133	26.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	142	28.0%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.2%	40.3%
Married	45.7%	31.7%
Separated	0.0%	2.9%
Widowed	1.3%	4.3%
Divorced	6.9%	20.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 25.3%

HS graduate 34.2%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 4.6%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.9%
Bachelor's or higher	5.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	2.6%
Kindergarten	11	4.7%
Elementary school	158	68.1%
High school	45	19.4%
College / grad school	12	5.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.6%

Manufacturing 15.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.0%

Professional & management 8.8%

Construction 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Retail trade 6.0%

Information 1.2%

Other services 1.2%

Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.1%
Service	35.3%
Sales & office	23.2%
Natural resources & construction	4.3%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.6%
Government	16.2%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.6%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	22.9%
Work from home	0.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 25.2%

Under 18 years 21.1%

18 and over 26.2%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 50.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.4%
Retirement income	22.9%
Supplemental Security	12.2%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	28.4%
High cholesterol	28.4%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	23.3%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	60.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.3%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	27.9%
65 and over	59.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.6%
Public insurance	59.1%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,139	97.0%
Spanish	30	2.6%
Other Indo-European	11	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	1.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,086	92.5%
Born in same state	1,040	88.6%
Born in different state	672	57.2%
Foreign born	46	3.9%
Naturalized citizen	88	7.5%
Not a US citizen	13	14.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	41	3.5%
French	13	1.1%
Arab	10	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	7	0.6%
Dutch	7	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	94.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61239

What city is ZIP code 61239 in?

ZIP code 61239 is primarily assigned to Carbon Cliff, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61239 in?

ZIP code 61239 falls within Rock Island County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61239?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 61239 mostly rentals?

62% of occupied units in ZIP code 61239 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61239?

25% of residents in ZIP code 61239 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61239?

The median home value in ZIP code 61239 is $95,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 61239 in?

ZIP code 61239 observes the CST timezone.