61265 ZIP Code — Moline, IL
Rock Island County, Illinois
ZIP code 61265 is located in Moline, Illinois, within Rock Island County. It covers approximately 19.22 square miles and serves a population of 44,006 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.
About ZIP code 61265
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $140,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $63,755. 34% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
44,006
population
19.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61265 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61265
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61265. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Moline | Acceptable |
| Moline | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
61282 Silvis (4 mi)
61201 Rock Island (4.6 mi)
61239 Carbon Cliff (5 mi)
52803 Davenport (5.1 mi)
61299 Rock Island (5.2 mi)
52801 Davenport (5.3 mi)
61240 Coal Valley (5.3 mi)
61244 East Moline (5.7 mi)
52722 Bettendorf (5.9 mi)
61256 Hampton (6.2 mi)
52807 Davenport (7 mi)
52804 Davenport (7.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 44,006 |
| Population density | 2,290 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 161 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 19.22 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.43 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.4831 |
| Longitude | -90.4848 |
| 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 | 42.9% | 43.5% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 33.1% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.0% | 19.8% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 3.5% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
44,006
Population
2,290
People per sq mi
39.2
Median age
$63,755
Median household income
$34,690
Per capita income
$140,600
Median home value
$884
Median monthly rent
67.1%
Home ownership
15.2%
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment
14,338
Housing units
28.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,306
Under 5
1,328
1,604
5–9
1,631
1,323
10–14
1,345
1,142
15–19
1,161
1,169
20–24
1,189
2,991
25–34
3,040
2,885
35–44
2,931
2,389
45–54
2,428
1,286
55–59
1,306
1,476
60–64
1,499
2,369
65–74
2,407
1,352
75–84
1,374
533
85+
542
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,144 | 23.1% |
| 18 and over | 33,862 | 76.9% |
| 65 and over | 8,577 | 19.5% |
| Median age | 39.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.4%
Hispanic or Latino
10.1%
Black or African American
8.2%
Two or more races
7.1%
Other race
6%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,538 | 66.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,969 | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 4,009 | 8.2% |
| Two or more races | 3,483 | 7.1% |
| Other race | 2,915 | 6% |
| Asian | 967 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 83 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.9% | 43.5% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 33.1% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.0% | 19.8% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 3.5% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
5.4%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
9.0%
$25k–$35k
11.7%
$35k–$50k
10.9%
$50k–$75k
15.8%
$75k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
19.1%
$150k–$200k
6.6%
$200k+
5.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.6% |
| $200k+ | 5.0% |
| Median income | $63,755 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.6%
$50k–$100k
22.8%
$100k–$150k
29.8%
$150k–$200k
18.8%
$200k–$300k
16.6%
$300k–$500k
7.8%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $140,600 |
| Median rent / month | $884 |
| Owner occupied | 67.1% |
| Renter occupied | 32.9% |
| Vacant | 7.8% |
| Single-family detached | 69.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.2% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 30.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% |
| 3 or more | 17.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 84.3% |
| Electricity | 14.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,415 | 44.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,053 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,847 | 20.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,669 | 29.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,454 | 28.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,536 | 34.4% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.0% | 29.4% |
| Married | 51.0% | 47.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 11.0% | 12.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
25.8%
Some college, no degree
24.4%
Associate's degree
11.2%
Bachelor's degree
18.3%
Graduate / professional
9.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 789 | 7.9% |
| Kindergarten | 753 | 7.6% |
| Elementary school | 4,529 | 45.5% |
| High school | 2,051 | 20.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,832 | 18.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.0%
Manufacturing
14.9%
Retail trade
13.7%
Professional & management
8.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Other services
6.4%
Public administration
6.4%
Construction
6.3%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.8% |
| Service | 18.3% |
| Sales & office | 20.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.7% |
| Production & transportation | 19.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.8% |
| Government | 13.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.9% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 5.7% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.8 |
Poverty
All people
15.2%
Under 18 years
28.6%
18 and over
11.2%
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
29.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.6% |
| Retirement income | 28.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| High blood pressure | 31.5% |
| High cholesterol | 32.5% |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 26.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.9% |
| Binge drinking | 14.7% |
| No physical activity | 26.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.6% |
| Depression | 18.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.0% |
| Poor mental health | 12.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.7% |
| Visited dentist | 62.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 14.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,297 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.7% |
| Under 18 | 7.3% |
| 18–64 years | 10.4% |
| 65 and over | 31.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.2% |
| Public insurance | 40.7% |
| No insurance | 7.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 41,372 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 2,556 | 6.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,679 | 4.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 485 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 228 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 40,207 | 91.4% |
| Born in same state | 39,595 | 90.0% |
| Born in different state | 28,572 | 64.9% |
| Foreign born | 612 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,799 | 8.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,533 | 40.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,027 | 11.4% |
| French | 3,656 | 8.3% |
| Arab | 1,140 | 2.6% |
| English | 588 | 1.3% |
| Polish | 473 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 150 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 109 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 77 | 0.2% |
| German | 68 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.1% |
| Internet access | 94.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61265
What city is ZIP code 61265 in?
ZIP code 61265 is primarily assigned to Moline, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61265 in?
ZIP code 61265 falls within Rock Island County, Illinois.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61265?
15% of residents in ZIP code 61265 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61265?
The median home value in ZIP code 61265 is $140,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 61265?
ZIP code 61265 has an estimated population of 44,006 residents, with a density of 2,290 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 61265?
The median household income in ZIP code 61265 is $63,755, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 61265 in?
ZIP code 61265 observes the CST timezone.