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ZIP 61201

Pop. 36,766·Rock Island County·224th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$918/mo
Year-over-Year
-15.5%
Month-over-Month
-3.1%
vs US Median
-$1,047
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ZIP 61201 · $918
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$11,016/yr
At $918/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyRock Island County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 15.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-15.5% YoY, -3.1% 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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About renting in ZIP 61201

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 61201 covers Rock Island, IL. The median rent here is $918/mo as of July 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 decreased 15.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 61201?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 61201 (Rock Island, IL) is $918. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 61201 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 61201's median rent of $918/mo is $1,047 (53%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 61201 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 61201 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #224 out of 230 ZIPs at $918/mo.

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 (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $918/mo in ZIP 61201. The local median household income is $59,396/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 61201?

Rent in ZIP 61201 has decreased 15.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 61201 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 61201 is considered very affordable for renters. At $918/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($59,396/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 61201 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 61201 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.5% of ZIP 61201 households are renters, while 64.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 61201 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 61201 compare to the rest of Rock Island?

ZIP 61201 sits right at the Rock Island citywide median of $918/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 61201 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 61201 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $918/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 61201's median household income ($59,396/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 61201 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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