61240 ZIP Code — Coal Valley, IL

Rock Island County, Illinois

ZIP code 61240 is located in Coal Valley, Illinois, within Rock Island County. It covers approximately 36.42 square miles and serves a population of 5,880 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61240

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $234,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $100,625. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61240 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,880

population

36.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61240 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61240

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61240. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Coal Valley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61273 Orion (4.5 mi) 61265 Moline (5.3 mi) 61282 Silvis (5.4 mi) 61239 Carbon Cliff (5.9 mi) 61241 Colona (6.7 mi) 61244 East Moline (7.1 mi) 61201 Rock Island (8.3 mi) 61264 Milan (9 mi) 61274 Osco (9.1 mi) 61256 Hampton (9.2 mi) 61281 Sherrard (9.7 mi) 61299 Rock Island (10.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,880
Population density	161 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	161

Geography
Land area	36.42 sq mi
Water area	0.38 sq mi
Latitude	41.4197
Longitude	-90.4258
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	27.9%	43.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	33.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	32.1%	19.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.8%	3.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,880

Population

161

People per sq mi

48.7

Median age

$100,625

Median household income

$49,920

Per capita income

$234,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.6%

Home ownership

2.5%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

2,333

Housing units

33.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

157

5–9

141

322

10–14

290

161

15–19

145

20–24

170

25–34

154

420

35–44

379

442

45–54

399

240

55–59

217

246

60–64

222

463

65–74

418

264

75–84

239

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,280	21.8%
18 and over	4,600	78.2%
65 and over	1,441	24.5%
Median age	48.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Other race 3.1%

Two or more races 2.1%

Asian 0.4%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,525	89.6%
Hispanic or Latino	287	4.7%
Other race	190	3.1%
Two or more races	128	2.1%
Asian	25	0.4%
Black or African American	12	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.9%	43.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	33.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	32.1%	19.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.8%	3.5%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.4%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 9.7%

$75k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k+ 11.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.4%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	9.7%
$75k–$100k	17.9%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
$150k–$200k	17.7%
$200k+	11.4%
Median income	$100,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 1.4%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 37.9%

$300k–$500k 19.9%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$234,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.6%
Renter occupied	8.4%
Vacant	7.5%
Single-family detached	90.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.7%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.6%
2010–2019	9.8%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	21.3%
1960–1969	15.2%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	4.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	12.2%
3 bedrooms	58.8%
4 bedrooms	23.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	22.9%
2 vehicles	49.6%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	90.7%
Electricity	5.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,719	73.5%
Cohabiting couple	66	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	289	12.4%
Female householder, no spouse	266	11.4%
Households with children under 18	661	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	921	39.4%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.4%	13.5%
Married	73.3%	72.6%
Separated	0.5%	0.6%
Widowed	2.8%	6.7%
Divorced	8.0%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 23.4%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 19.3%

Graduate / professional 14.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	33.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	2.7%
Kindergarten	21	1.7%
Elementary school	752	59.4%
High school	249	19.7%
College / grad school	211	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.9%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Retail trade 11.1%

Professional & management 7.6%

Public administration 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Wholesale trade 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Other services 4.7%

Construction 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.8%
Service	8.7%
Sales & office	26.2%
Natural resources & construction	3.8%
Production & transportation	9.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.8%
Government	18.7%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.3%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 2.5%

Under 18 years 1.9%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 17.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.0%
Retirement income	36.2%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	391	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.4%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	6.3%
65 and over	20.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.6%
Public insurance	32.4%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	8.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,725	97.4%
Spanish	118	2.1%
Other Indo-European	94	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.2%
Other languages	13	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,754	97.9%
Born in same state	5,728	97.4%
Born in different state	3,636	61.8%
Foreign born	26	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	126	2.1%
Not a US citizen	64	50.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	824	14%
French	730	12.4%
Polish	317	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	124	2.1%
Arab	122	2.1%
Dutch	26	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61240

What city is ZIP code 61240 in?

ZIP code 61240 is primarily assigned to Coal Valley, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61240 in?

ZIP code 61240 falls within Rock Island County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61240 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 61240 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61240 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 61240 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 61240?

ZIP code 61240 has an estimated population of 5,880 residents, with a density of 161 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61240?

The median household income in ZIP code 61240 is $100,625, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61240 in?

ZIP code 61240 observes the CST timezone.