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Moline, IL
City in Rock Island County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61265.
Population
42,197
Land area
16.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,519
ZIP codes
1
Moline and its ZIP codes
Moline at a glance
- Moline is about 11 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 36th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $67,701, 19% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,300 (44% below Illinois) and median rent is $900 a month.
Local data for Moline, IL
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools18
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks16
- Post Offices1
- Parks24
- Grocery Stores15
- Restaurants174
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies4
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places2
Housing and community stats
Moline, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,701
Poverty rate
15.5%
Median home value
$146,300
Median rent
$900/mo
Homeownership
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher
28.8%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (7,439), German Americans (6,845), Irish Americans (4,135).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rock Island County. PPP loans are for Moline.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,612
69,106 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,067
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.12B
FY 2026, $21,548 per person
PPP loans
$118M
1,297 loans, 13,142 jobs reported
How people get to work
Moline, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.0%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Moline, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
720
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
668
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Moline, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Moline
1 in or overlapping Moline. Population shown
Cities near Moline
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Coal ValleyVillage | 2.3 mi | 3.2 |
| East MolineCity | 3.6 mi | 14.6 |
| SilvisCity | 3.8 mi | 4.3 |
| Rock Island ArsenalCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.6 |
| Riverdale, IACity | 4.7 mi | 1.8 |
| Carbon CliffVillage | 4.9 mi | 2.1 |
| Rock IslandCity | 5.1 mi | 17.5 |
| MilanVillage | 5.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Campbell's IslandCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Panorama Park, IACity | 6 mi | 0.1 |
| Coyne CenterCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.7 |
| Oak GroveVillage | 6.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Bettendorf, IACity | 6.6 mi | 21.3 |
| ColonaCity | 7 mi | 3.8 |
| BarstowCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.1 |
| HamptonVillage | 7.1 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Moline, IL in?
- Moline is in Rock Island County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Moline, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Moline include 61265.
- What is the population of Moline, IL?
- About 42,197 people live in Moline, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Moline?
- Nearby places include Coal Valley (2.3 mi), East Moline (3.6 mi), Silvis (3.8 mi), Rock Island Arsenal (4.5 mi), Riverdale, IA (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023