62278 ZIP Code – Red Bud, Illinois
ZIP code 62278 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Red Bud, Illinois, within Randolph County with a population of approximately 6,692 residents. The median household income is $77,059 — near the Illinois average and near the national average. Median home values of $180,100 are below the national average, with 79.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $807 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 79% single-family (decreasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
At 0.3%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. The poverty rate of 4.5% is well below the U.S. average. 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 40.8, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 62248, 62242, 62217.
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ZIP 62278 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62278 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,692 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $77k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $180k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $807 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.3% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.8% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62248 – Hecker
- 62242 – Evansville
- 62217 – Baldwin
- 62264 – New Athens
- 62279 – Renault
- 62277 – Prairie Du Rocher
- 62244 – Fults
- 62298 – Waterloo
- 62285 – Smithton
- 62256 – Maeystown
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62248 | HECKER | 540 | $76,484 |
| 62242 | EVANSVILLE | 1,534 | $45,521 |
| 62217 | BALDWIN | 718 | $43,750 |
| 62264 | NEW ATHENS | 3,237 | $73,125 |
| 62279 | RENAULT | 70 | $235,179 |