61278 ZIP Code – Rapids City, Illinois
61278 is a small ZIP code in Rapids City, Illinois, part of Rock Island County with a population of approximately 657 residents. The median household income is $84,167 — near the Illinois average and above the national average. Median home values of $247,100 are near the national average, with 94.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,193 is near the national average. Housing consists of 100% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 7.6%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 5.2% is well below the U.S. average. About 21.6% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The population has a median age of 51.0, above the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 61275, 61256, 52753.
ZIP Code 61278 Data
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ZIP 61278 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 61278 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 657 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $84k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $247k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,193 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 51.0 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.6% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.6% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 61275 – Port Byron
- 61256 – Hampton
- 52753 – Le Claire
- 52767 – Pleasant Valley
- 61236 – Barstow
- 61244 – East Moline
- 61257 – Hillsdale
- 61239 – Carbon Cliff
- 61241 – Colona
- 52722 – Bettendorf
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61275 | PORT BYRON | 4,393 | $93,077 |
| 61256 | HAMPTON | 2,063 | $81,287 |
| 52753 | LE CLAIRE | 6,108 | $95,271 |
| 52767 | PLEASANT VALLEY | 394 | $78,958 |
| 61236 | BARSTOW | 65 | $44,028 |