61241 ZIP Code — Colona, IL

Henry County, Illinois

ZIP code 61241 is located in Colona, Illinois, within Henry County. It covers approximately 19.12 square miles and serves a population of 6,775 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61241

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 $156,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,019. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61241 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,775

population

19.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61241 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61241

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61241. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Colona	Acceptable
Colona	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61239 Carbon Cliff (4.4 mi) 61244 East Moline (4.8 mi) 61282 Silvis (5.1 mi) 61240 Coal Valley (6.7 mi) 61274 Osco (7.2 mi) 61256 Hampton (7.2 mi) 61275 Port Byron (8.4 mi) 61265 Moline (8.7 mi) 61254 Geneseo (8.9 mi) 61257 Hillsdale (9.3 mi) 61273 Orion (9.3 mi) 52722 Bettendorf (9.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,775
Population density	354 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	19.12 sq mi
Water area	1.29 sq mi
Latitude	41.4715
Longitude	-90.3169
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	32.3%	43.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.6%	4.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

6,775

Population

354

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$70,019

Median household income

$40,028

Per capita income

$156,300

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

83.2%

Home ownership

5.6%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

2,604

Housing units

18.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

134

5–9

143

225

10–14

239

245

15–19

260

203

20–24

216

379

25–34

404

486

35–44

516

353

45–54

376

299

55–59

319

213

60–64

226

431

65–74

458

204

75–84

217

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,237	18.3%
18 and over	5,538	81.7%
65 and over	1,364	20.1%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85%

Two or more races 6.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

Other race 1.9%

Black or African American 0.5%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,092	85%
Two or more races	495	6.9%
Hispanic or Latino	390	5.4%
Other race	138	1.9%
Black or African American	37	0.5%
Asian	13	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.3%	43.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.6%	4.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 21.8%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 7.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	21.8%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	7.6%
Median income	$70,019

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.0%

$50k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 26.2%

$200k–$300k 18.4%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,300
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	83.2%
Renter occupied	16.8%
Vacant	8.2%
Single-family detached	90.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	4.0%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	5.0%
1970–1979	26.5%
1960–1969	17.0%
1950–1959	16.8%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	9.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	28.1%
3 bedrooms	45.9%
4 bedrooms	18.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	31.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	89.9%
Electricity	9.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,470	52.0%
Cohabiting couple	271	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	502	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	582	20.6%
Households with children under 18	864	30.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	949	33.6%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	27.7%
Married	54.9%	51.4%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	7.5%	4.0%
Divorced	10.9%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 42.9%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	3.4%
Kindergarten	102	7.2%
Elementary school	499	35.3%
High school	536	38.0%
College / grad school	227	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 16.5%

Manufacturing 14.7%

Construction 14.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.5%

Education & healthcare 12.3%

Other services 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Professional & management 5.5%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Public administration 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.4%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.8%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.9%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.6%
Carpool	2.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 5.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	29.8%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	550	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	44.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.2%
Public insurance	35.6%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,600	97.4%
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)	6,747	99.6%
Born in same state	6,731	99.4%
Born in different state	4,571	67.5%
Foreign born	16	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	28	0.4%
Not a US citizen	20	71.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	826	12.2%
Arab	483	7.1%
French	480	7.1%
English	214	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	114	1.7%
Polish	102	1.5%
Irish	64	0.9%
German	16	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61241

What city is ZIP code 61241 in?

ZIP code 61241 is primarily assigned to Colona, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61241 in?

ZIP code 61241 falls within Henry County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61241 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 61241 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61241 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 61241 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61241?

The median home value in ZIP code 61241 is $156,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 61241?

ZIP code 61241 has an estimated population of 6,775 residents, with a density of 354 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61241 in?

ZIP code 61241 observes the CST timezone.