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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
$69,938
Median income
$219,000
Median home value
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $44,106. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.5%. Median home value sits at $219,000 (14% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 94.6%.

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 -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rock Island County, so you can benchmark 61278 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 61278?

51.9

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 93.4%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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

$44,106

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61278 ranks nationally

Rapids City, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$69,938 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

328

Total Housing Units

299

Occupied Units

29

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.6%
Renter 5.4%

$219,000

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

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

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ZIP 61278 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61278 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61278 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Rock Island County

61265 standard
Moline, IL
Pop: 45,099
61201 standard
Rock Island, IL
Pop: 39,116
61244 standard
East Moline, IL
Pop: 24,053
61264 standard
Milan, IL
Pop: 10,548
61282 standard
Silvis, IL
Pop: 7,809
61240 standard
Coal Valley, IL
Pop: 5,870

Related Areas

Rock Island County Rapids City, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.