ZIP Code · IL

ZIP 61201

Part of Rock Island, IL

Pop. 36,766·Rock Island County·220th most expensive ZIP in Illinois

Median rent (all units)

$932/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.2%

Month-over-Month

+2.0%

vs US Median

-$1,000

Reported rents

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ZIP 61201 · $932

More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$800

1 BR

$910

2 BR

$1,120

3 BR

$1,470

4 BR+

$1,780

Research median

$1,120/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 61201 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in June 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Illinois

Rent in ZIP 61201 changed +6.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.7%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($59,396) is $1,485 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,470); a 4-bedroom is $1,780.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 52807, 10 miles away, rents for 19% less ($758/mo), about $2,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 61201. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$11,184/yr

At $932/mo median

Location

CityRock Island

StateIL

CountyRock Island County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.2% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 61201 (Rock Island, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

36,766

Median income

$59,396

Median age

37.5

Renters

35.5%

Age distribution

21.2%

26.6%

21.3%

12.3%

18.6%

Under 1821.2%

18–3426.6%

35–5421.3%

55–6412.3%

65+18.6%

Gender

49.9%

50.1%

Male49.9%

Female50.1%

Race & ethnicity

64.8%

16.9%

13.2%

White64.8%

Black16.9%

Hispanic13.2%

Asian3.7%

Other1.4%

Education (25+)

31.1%

35%

24.4%

No HS diploma9.6%

HS diploma31.1%

Some college35%

Bachelor's+24.4%

Housing tenure

64.5%

35.5%

Owner64.5%

Renter35.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 61201 in Rock Island, IL has changed in 5 years

Income

$50,784 → $59,396

up 17.0%

Population

38,025 → 36,766

down 3.3%

Renter share

38.9% → 35.5%

-3.4 pts

Bachelor's+

21.5% → 24.4%

+2.9 pts

Median age

35.5 → 37.5

+2.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $50,784 in 2021 to $59,396 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 38,025 to 36,766 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.3% change. About 35.5% of households rent today, against 38.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 21.5% to 24.4%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 61201 covers Rock Island, IL. The median rent here is $932/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($59,396/yr), ZIP 61201 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 61201?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $37,000/year (about $18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $932/mo in ZIP 61201. The local median household income is $59,396/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 61201?

Rent in ZIP 61201 has risen 6.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in June 2023.

How does ZIP 61201 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 61201 is one of the more affordable among Illinois ZIP codes for rent, ranking #220 of 227 at $932/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 61201 changed +6.2%, against a typical +4.7% across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks.