Rapids City, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61278
Rock Island County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 412
- 158/sq mi High-density area
- $69,938
- Median income Near-median income area
- $219,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rapids City pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 158
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61278 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61278 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rapids City, Rock Island County, Illinois, home to just 412 residents across 2.6 square miles, a density of 158 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61278 reports a modest median household income of $69,938 (13% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,106. The poverty rate is 4.3%, with unemployment at 7.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $219,000 (14% above the average Illinois ZIP); 94.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rock Island County, so 61278 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 61278
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rapids City, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61278.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61278, Rapids City, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
412
Population
2.6
Area (sq mi)
158
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61278?
51.9
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
1.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$69,938
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$44,106
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 61278 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Rapids City, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$69,938 41st percentile higher than 41% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
328housing units
328
Total Housing Units
299
Occupied Units
29
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$219,000
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 61278, employing approximately 105 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,109,000.
20
Businesses
105
Employees
$3.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 25.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 15.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 15.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 61278 vs 61275 →
ZIP 61278 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52722
Bettendorf (52722)
34,754 residents
- 61244
East Moline (61244)
24,053 residents
- 61241 7,124
Colona (61241)
7,124 residents
- 52753 5,153
Le Claire (52753)
5,153 residents
- 61275 4,347
Port Byron (61275)
4,347 residents
- 61256 1,822
Hampton (61256)
1,822 residents
- 61239 1,219
Carbon Cliff (61239)
1,219 residents
- 61257 1,210
Hillsdale (61257)
1,210 residents
- 61278 412
Rapids City (61278)
412 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61278 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61278 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61275
Port Byron (61275)
$108,438 median income
- 52753
Le Claire (52753)
$103,813 median income
- 52722
Bettendorf (52722)
$101,546 median income
- 61256
Hampton (61256)
$90,406 median income
- 61241
Colona (61241)
$80,000 median income
- 61236
Barstow (61236)
$77,813 median income
- 61278
Rapids City (61278)
$69,938 median income
- 61257
Hillsdale (61257)
$64,107 median income
- 61244
East Moline (61244)
$63,819 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61278 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61275 | Port Byron, IL | 4,347 | 2.3 mi |
| 61256 | Hampton, IL | 1,822 | 3.7 mi |
| 61236 | Barstow, IL | 193 | 4.9 mi |
| 52753 | Le Claire, IA | 5,153 | 4.1 mi |
| 52767 | Pleasant Valley, IA | 349 | 4.6 mi |
| 61241 | Colona, IL | 7,124 | 6.5 mi |
| 61244 | East Moline, IL | 24,053 | 5.0 mi |
| 61257 | Hillsdale, IL | 1,210 | 5.9 mi |
| 52722 | Bettendorf, IA | 34,754 | 6.8 mi |
| 61239 | Carbon Cliff, IL | 1,219 | 7.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61278, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 61278 in?
ZIP code 61278 (Rapids City) is located in Rock Island County, Illinois. Rock Island County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rock-island-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61278?
ZIP code 61278 in Rapids City, IL has a population of 412 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61278?
The median household income in ZIP 61278 is $69,938, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61278?
The median home value in ZIP 61278 is $219,000, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61278?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61278 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61278?
ZIP code 61278 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 105 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61278?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61278 are: Accommodation and food services (5), Construction (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61278?
In ZIP code 61278, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61278?
In ZIP code 61278, approximately 94.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61278?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61278 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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