61256 ZIP Code — Hampton, IL

Rock Island County, Illinois

ZIP code 61256 is located in Hampton, Illinois, within Rock Island County. It covers approximately 1.48 square miles and serves a population of 2,063 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61256

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 $167,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,287. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61256 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,063

population

1.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61256 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61256

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61256. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hampton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61244 East Moline (2.6 mi) 52722 Bettendorf (2.7 mi) 61239 Carbon Cliff (3.6 mi) 61282 Silvis (3.8 mi) 52753 Le Claire (5.4 mi) 61265 Moline (6.2 mi) 61275 Port Byron (6.3 mi) 52807 Davenport (6.7 mi) 61241 Colona (7.2 mi) 52803 Davenport (7.6 mi) 52801 Davenport (8.9 mi) 61257 Hillsdale (9.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,063
Population density	1,394 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	161

Geography
Land area	1.48 sq mi
Water area	0.75 sq mi
Latitude	41.5519
Longitude	-90.4068
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	28.4%	43.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	41.3%	33.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	27.0%	19.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,063

Population

1,394

People per sq mi

35.6

Median age

$81,287

Median household income

$39,894

Per capita income

$167,500

Median home value

$972

Median monthly rent

80.0%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

723

Housing units

31.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

156

25–34

161

35–44

147

45–54

152

55–59

60–64

122

65–74

126

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	488	23.7%
18 and over	1,575	76.3%
65 and over	416	20.2%
Median age	35.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.6%

Two or more races 8.5%

Black or African American 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Other race 0.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,744	81.6%
Two or more races	181	8.5%
Black or African American	96	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	73	3.4%
Other race	20	0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	18	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.4%	43.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	41.3%	33.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	27.0%	19.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.5%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 25.7%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	25.7%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$81,287

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 28.9%

$150k–$200k 22.5%

$200k–$300k 26.0%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$167,500
Median rent / month	$972
Owner occupied	80.0%
Renter occupied	20.0%
Vacant	2.2%
Single-family detached	84.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	18.7%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	4.4%
1970–1979	23.7%
1960–1969	19.0%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	7.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	14.6%
3 bedrooms	57.4%
4 bedrooms	17.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	54.0%
3 or more	14.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	92.0%
Electricity	7.2%
Propane / LP gas	0.2%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	397	45.2%
Cohabiting couple	62	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	207	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	213	24.2%
Households with children under 18	329	37.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	269	30.6%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.2%	28.3%
Married	53.4%	50.6%
Separated	1.3%	1.6%
Widowed	1.7%	7.8%
Divorced	15.5%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 29.0%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 21.6%

Graduate / professional 9.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	31.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	6.7%
Kindergarten	27	6.5%
Elementary school	190	45.7%
High school	89	21.4%
College / grad school	82	19.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.0%

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Retail trade 10.2%

Construction 8.3%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Professional & management 5.0%

Public administration 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Other services 3.5%

Information 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.4%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	14.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	21.1%
Self-employed	0.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.1%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 10.9%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 15.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.5%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	79	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	7.8%
65 and over	21.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.9%
Public insurance	35.1%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,908	92.5%
Spanish	14	0.7%
Other Indo-European	14	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,034	98.6%
Born in same state	2,024	98.1%
Born in different state	1,414	68.5%
Foreign born	10	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	29	1.4%
Not a US citizen	14	48.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	190	9.2%
French	152	7.4%
Arab	52	2.5%
Polish	22	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	0.7%
Dutch	7	0.3%
Irish	6	0.3%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61256

What city is ZIP code 61256 in?

ZIP code 61256 is primarily assigned to Hampton, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61256 in?

ZIP code 61256 falls within Rock Island County, Illinois.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61256?

The median home value in ZIP code 61256 is $167,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 61256?

ZIP code 61256 has an estimated population of 2,063 residents, with a density of 1,390 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61256?

The median household income in ZIP code 61256 is $81,287, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61256 in?

ZIP code 61256 observes the CST timezone.