61242 ZIP Code — Cordova, IL

Rock Island County, Illinois

ZIP code 61242 is located in Cordova, Illinois, within Rock Island County. It covers approximately 31.39 square miles and serves a population of 1,136 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61242

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $198,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,375. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 40% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61242 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,136
population
31.39
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61242 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61242

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City Status
Cordova Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
61230 Albany (4 mi) 52730 Camanche (4.8 mi) 52768 Princeton (5.3 mi) 52753 Le Claire (8.2 mi) 61275 Port Byron (8.3 mi) 61257 Hillsdale (8.6 mi) 52734 Clinton (9.8 mi) 52771 Teeds Grove (10.3 mi) 52736 Clinton (10.3 mi) 61250 Erie (10.8 mi) 61251 Fenton (11.3 mi) 61252 Fulton (12.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,136
Population density 36 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 161
Geography
Land area 31.39 sq mi
Water area 2.66 sq mi
Latitude 41.7126
Longitude -90.2832
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 28.5% 43.5% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 41.4% 33.1% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 25.9% 19.8% 24.4%
Over $200k 4.2% 3.5% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,136
Population
36
People per sq mi
50.7
Median age
$87,375
Median household income
$48,237
Per capita income
$198,400
Median home value
$910
Median monthly rent
87.0%
Home ownership
2.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
473
Housing units
28.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
11
Under 5
8
22
5–9
18
51
10–14
40
43
15–19
34
10
20–24
8
71
25–34
56
60
35–44
46
78
45–54
60
38
55–59
30
95
60–64
75
115
65–74
89
30
75–84
23
14
85+
11
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1822219.5%
18 and over91480.5%
65 and over28224.8%
Median age50.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%
Two or more races 1.6%
Asian 1.2%
Black or African American 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,09296%
Two or more races181.6%
Asian141.2%
Black or African American121.1%
Hispanic or Latino10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 28.5% 43.5% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 41.4% 33.1% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 25.9% 19.8% 24.4%
Over $200k 4.2% 3.5% 8.8%
Under $10k 0.6%
$10k–$15k 0.2%
$15k–$25k 3.4%
$25k–$35k 5.9%
$35k–$50k 9.9%
$50k–$75k 16.6%
$75k–$100k 17.4%
$100k–$150k 29.0%
$150k–$200k 8.1%
$200k+ 9.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.6%
$10k–$15k0.2%
$15k–$25k3.4%
$25k–$35k5.9%
$35k–$50k9.9%
$50k–$75k16.6%
$75k–$100k17.4%
$100k–$150k29.0%
$150k–$200k8.1%
$200k+9.1%
Median income$87,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%
$50k–$100k 6.3%
$100k–$150k 18.1%
$150k–$200k 22.4%
$200k–$300k 27.0%
$300k–$500k 9.5%
$500k–$1M 10.2%
$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$198,400
Median rent / month$910
Owner occupied87.0%
Renter occupied13.0%
Vacant5.9%
Single-family detached90.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.32

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.1%
2000–20098.9%
1990–199913.7%
1980–19895.6%
1970–197918.4%
1960–196918.6%
1950–195910.6%
1940–19491.1%
1939 or earlier19.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.6%
1 bedroom2.0%
2 bedrooms29.1%
3 bedrooms53.2%
4 bedrooms12.1%
5+ bedrooms3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.1%
1 vehicle10.8%
2 vehicles54.8%
3 or more30.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas61.1%
Electricity8.5%
Propane / LP gas26.0%
No fuel used3.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family34167.3%
Cohabiting couple244.7%
Male householder, no spouse9218.1%
Female householder, no spouse509.9%
Households with children under 1812825.2%
Households with seniors (65+)22544.4%
Average household size2.24

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married21.7%13.2%
Married64.1%73.8%
Separated0.0%1.3%
Widowed5.2%3.1%
Divorced9.1%8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%
Some HS, no diploma 4.6%
HS graduate 26.6%
Some college, no degree 24.0%
Associate's degree 9.5%
Bachelor's degree 13.9%
Graduate / professional 14.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.7%
Bachelor's or higher28.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool199.3%
Kindergarten73.4%
Elementary school10350.2%
High school7034.1%
College / grad school62.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.7%
Transportation & utilities 17.1%
Manufacturing 13.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 10.5%
Professional & management 7.9%
Retail trade 6.4%
Construction 5.6%
Public administration 5.3%
Agriculture & mining 3.2%
Other services 2.8%
Finance & real estate 2.3%
Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts44.6%
Service20.2%
Sales & office11.3%
Natural resources & construction5.3%
Production & transportation18.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.1%
Government15.1%
Self-employed4.7%
Unpaid family workers4.1%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone91.6%
Carpool4.0%
Public transit0.6%
Walk0.2%
Work from home3.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)33.1

Poverty

All people 2.3%
Under 18 years 0.9%
18 and over 2.6%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.6%
Retirement income45.4%
Supplemental Security6.7%
Cash public assistance0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP3.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.3%
High blood pressure33.0%
High cholesterol34.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Heart disease7.0%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis28.3%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease7.1%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.5%
Binge drinking14.9%
No physical activity24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.5%
Depression18.0%
Fair or poor health13.2%
Poor mental health11.8%
Poor physical health9.7%
No health insurance8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.4%
Visited dentist67.4%
Cholesterol screening91.8%
Teeth loss12.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans849.2%
Disability%
Any disability15.1%
Under 181.8%
18–64 years14.2%
65 and over27.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance77.4%
Public insurance36.5%
No insurance4.1%
Uninsured under 1911.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,11798.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,11398.0%
Born in same state1,11197.8%
Born in different state65557.7%
Foreign born20.2%
Naturalized citizen232.0%
Not a US citizen417.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian23020.2%
French17015%
Arab383.3%
Polish211.8%
AncestryCount%
Dutch141.2%
English100.9%
Norwegian20.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.6%
Internet access90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61242

What city is ZIP code 61242 in?

ZIP code 61242 is primarily assigned to Cordova, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61242 in?

ZIP code 61242 falls within Rock Island County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61242 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 61242 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61242 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 61242 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 61242 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 61242 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 61242?

ZIP code 61242 has an estimated population of 1,136 residents, with a density of 36 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61242 in?

ZIP code 61242 observes the CST timezone.

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