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Silvis, IL
City in Rock Island County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61282.
Population
7,955
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,856
ZIP codes
1
Silvis and its ZIP codes
Silvis at a glance
- Silvis is about 8.1 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 267th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $62,375, 25% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,600 (39% below Illinois) and median rent is $965 a month.
Local data for Silvis, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Silvis, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,375
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median home value
$161,600
Median rent
$965/mo
Homeownership
58.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
47.1
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,895), Irish Americans (955), Mexican Americans (733).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rock Island County. PPP loans are for Silvis.
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
$8.36M
136 loans, 857 jobs reported
How people get to work
Silvis, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled13.7%
- Public transit2.1%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Silvis, 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
85° / 14°F
37.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Silvis, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
ZIP codes in Silvis
1 in or overlapping Silvis. Population shown
Cities near Silvis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon CliffVillage | 1.1 mi | 2.1 |
| East MolineCity | 2 mi | 14.6 |
| Campbell's IslandCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.5 |
| BarstowCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.1 |
| ColonaCity | 3.6 mi | 3.8 |
| Riverdale, IACity | 3.7 mi | 1.8 |
| MolineCity | 3.8 mi | 16.8 |
| HamptonVillage | 4.2 mi | 1.5 |
| Panorama Park, IACity | 4.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Coal ValleyVillage | 4.8 mi | 3.2 |
| ClevelandVillage | 5 mi | 0.3 |
| Bettendorf, IACity | 5.7 mi | 21.3 |
| Rock Island ArsenalCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.6 |
| Rapids CityVillage | 6.9 mi | 1.6 |
| Le Claire, IACity | 7.3 mi | 4.7 |
| Rock IslandCity | 8.4 mi | 17.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Silvis, IL in?
- Silvis is in Rock Island County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Silvis, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Silvis include 61282.
- What is the population of Silvis, IL?
- About 7,955 people live in Silvis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Silvis?
- Nearby places include Carbon Cliff (1.1 mi), East Moline (2 mi), Campbell's Island (3.1 mi), Barstow (3.2 mi), Colona (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023