ZIP Code 61281, Illinois
ZIP Code 61281 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 61281 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Mercer County / Rock Island County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,520. The land area covers 40.19 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,520 | ±377 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 47.6 yrs | ±5.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 965 | ±127 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,063 | ±132 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 965 | ±127 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 98 | ±63 |
| Median Home Value | $224,000 | ±$15,259 |
| Median Gross Rent | $763 | ±$179 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $102,639 | ±$9,245 |
| Per Capita Income | $49,103 | ±$7,484 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% | ±2.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 115 | ±62 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% | ±1.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,327 | ±212 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.5% | ±2.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 15,292 (2024)
ID: 162152
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: MERCER COUNTY CLERK
COUNTY BUILDING, ALEDO IL 61231
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education School Nearby | M | East Moline, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Woodhull, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Alpha, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Andalusia, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Aledo, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Moline, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Coal Valley, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | East Moline, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | East Moline, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Blue Grass, IA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Black Hawk College
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College | 12.9 mi away | 6600-34th Avenue, Moline, IL, 61265-5899 |
3097965000
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SHERRARD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 1.6 mi away | 501 THIRD STREET, SHERRARD, IL, 61281 |
(309) 373-7927
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Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences
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College | 13.1 mi away | 2122 25th Avenue, Rock Island, IL, 61201-5317 |
3097797700
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VIOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 1701 SEVENTEENTH STREET, VIOLA, IL, 61486 |
(309) 596-2620
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Augustana College
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College | 14.2 mi away | 639 38th St, Rock Island, IL, 61201-2296 |
3097947000
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NEW WINDSOR PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 412 MAIN STREET, NEW WINDSOR, IL, 61465 |
(309) 667-2515
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Eastern Iowa Community College District
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College | 15.7 mi away | 101 W Third Street, Davenport, IA, 52801-1221 |
5633363300
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WESTERN DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 1111 FOURTH STREET, ORION, IL, 61273 |
(309) 526-8375
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Palmer College of Chiropractic
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College | 16.2 mi away | 1000 Brady St, Davenport, IA, 52803-5287 |
5638845000
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SOUTHWEST BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 9010 RIDGEWOOD ROAD, ROCK ISLAND, IL, 61201 |
(309) 732-7338
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MOLINE QUAD CITY INTL AP, IL US, located 11.5 miles from ZCTA5 61281. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.8° | 14.8° | 23.3° | 1.66" | 10.8" |
| February | 36.6° | 18.8° | 27.7° | 1.83" | 8.6" |
| March | 49.9° | 29.6° | 39.7° | 2.62" | 4.4" |
| April | 63.0° | 39.9° | 51.4° | 3.81" | 1.1" |
| May | 73.9° | 51.1° | 62.5° | 4.67" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.1° | 61.0° | 72.1° | 5.01" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.1° | 64.9° | 75.5° | 4.23" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.1° | 62.7° | 73.4° | 3.97" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.9° | 54.2° | 66.1° | 3.32" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.8° | 42.6° | 53.7° | 2.81" | 0.3" |
| November | 49.8° | 30.9° | 40.4° | 2.30" | 2.1" |
| December | 37.0° | 20.8° | 28.9° | 2.04" | 8.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cable CDP | CDP | 1.5 mi | — |
| Sherrard village | Village | 1.6 mi | — |
| Preemption CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
| Swedona CDP | CDP | 4.1 mi | — |
| Matherville village | Village | 5.2 mi | — |
| Viola village | Village | 7.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 61281. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.