61279 ZIP Code — Reynolds, IL

Rock Island County, Illinois

ZIP code 61279 is located in Reynolds, Illinois, within Rock Island County. It covers approximately 39.25 square miles and serves a population of 944 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61279

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 $147,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,139. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 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 61279 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

944

population

39.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61279 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61279

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61279. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Reynolds	Acceptable
Reynolds	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61284 Taylor Ridge (5.9 mi) 61231 Aledo (8.1 mi) 61232 Andalusia (8.3 mi) 61260 Joy (8.5 mi) 61264 Milan (9.6 mi) 61259 Illinois City (10.9 mi) 61486 Viola (11.8 mi) 61281 Sherrard (12 mi) 52726 Blue Grass (13.3 mi) 52802 Davenport (13.8 mi) 61201 Rock Island (14 mi) 61465 New Windsor (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	944
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	161

Geography
Land area	39.25 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.3137
Longitude	-90.7437
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	31.7%	43.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	45.5%	33.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	19.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

944

Population

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$80,139

Median household income

$37,964

Per capita income

$147,200

Median home value

$1,000

Median monthly rent

93.4%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

375

Housing units

18.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

104

35–44

102

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	200	21.2%
18 and over	744	78.8%
65 and over	244	25.8%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%

Two or more races 2.2%

Asian 1%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	910	96.4%
Two or more races	21	2.2%
Asian	9	1%
Black or African American	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.7%	43.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	45.5%	33.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	19.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.5%	8.8%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 2.2%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 23.5%

$75k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	2.2%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	23.5%
$75k–$100k	20.2%
$100k–$150k	20.2%
$150k–$200k	9.6%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$80,139

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 41.2%

$150k–$200k 25.1%

$200k–$300k 12.9%

$300k–$500k 4.4%

$500k–$1M 5.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,200
Median rent / month	$1,000
Owner occupied	93.4%
Renter occupied	6.6%
Vacant	8.3%
Single-family detached	96.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	1.0%
1990–1999	3.0%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	19.8%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	40.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	14.8%
3 bedrooms	58.1%
4 bedrooms	24.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	19.1%
2 vehicles	60.4%
3 or more	19.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.0%
Electricity	7.9%
Propane / LP gas	29.0%
Fuel oil	4.4%
Wood	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	234	63.9%
Cohabiting couple	30	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	47	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	55	15.0%
Households with children under 18	113	30.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	156	42.6%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	21.2%
Married	58.6%	61.7%
Separated	4.3%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	7.5%
Divorced	7.4%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 41.8%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 16.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	9.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	102	56.0%
High school	45	24.7%
College / grad school	18	9.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Construction 17.8%

Retail trade 11.9%

Wholesale trade 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Finance & real estate 8.7%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Public administration 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Other services 1.7%

Professional & management 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.2%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	27.6%
Natural resources & construction	20.0%
Production & transportation	15.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.7%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	11.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 3.5%

18 and over 3.2%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 5.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	0.5%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	67.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	67	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.6%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	21.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.3%
Public insurance	35.6%
No insurance	0.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	928	98.3%
Spanish	6	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	938	99.4%
Born in same state	935	99.0%
Born in different state	761	80.6%
Foreign born	3	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	153	16.2%
Arab	150	15.9%
French	125	13.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	9	1%
German	4	0.4%
English	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61279

What city is ZIP code 61279 in?

ZIP code 61279 is primarily assigned to Reynolds, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61279 in?

ZIP code 61279 falls within Rock Island County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61279 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 61279 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61279 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 61279 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 61279 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 61279 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61279?

The median home value in ZIP code 61279 is $147,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 61279 in?

ZIP code 61279 observes the CST timezone.