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ZIP Code 61240
Coal Valley, IL, Henry County
Population
5,795
Land area
36.4sq mi
People per sq mi
159
City
Coal Valley
ZIP 61240 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 61240 at a glance
- ZIP 61240 (Coal Valley) is 30% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $113,220 a year, 36% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $237,000 (10% below Illinois).
Local data for ZIP 61240
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 61240, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$113,220
Poverty rate
3.4%
Median home value
$237,000
Prices +0.1% in a year
Homeownership
94.1%
Bachelor's or higher
34.8%
Median age
45.9
Average commute
21.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
81
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
872
$39.36M annual payroll
PPP loans
$5.36M
165 loans
Campaign donations
$11.93K
30% D, 17% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 61240, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
812
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
110
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 61240, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities in ZIP 61240
ZIP codes near 61240
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 61273Orion | 4.1 mi | 45.8 |
| 61282Silvis | 5.2 mi | 3.1 |
| 61239Carbon Cliff | 5.6 mi | 0.8 |
| 61265Moline | 5.9 mi | 19.2 |
| 61241Cleveland | 6.7 mi | 19.1 |
| 61236Barstow | 7.4 mi | 0.8 |
| 61244East Moline | 7.7 mi | 26.9 |
| 61201Rock Island | 8.1 mi | 17.9 |
| 61274Osco | 8.2 mi | 23.6 |
| 61264Oak Grove | 8.5 mi | 68.9 |
| 61281Sherrard | 9.1 mi | 40.2 |
| 61256Hampton | 9.8 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 61240?
- ZIP code 61240 is in Coal Valley, IL (Henry County).
- What county is ZIP code 61240 in?
- ZIP code 61240 is mostly in Henry County, Illinois.
- How many people live in ZIP code 61240?
- About 5,795 people live in the 61240 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.