ZIP Code 62278
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Red Bud · Randolph County · Illinois
- Population
- 6,690
- Median income
- $79,688
- Median home value
- $178,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.2%
- Land area
- 265.5 sq mi
25/sq mi
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
▼ 36% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.8
Chicago
ZIP code 62278 in Red Bud, Illinois has a population of 6,690. The median household income is $79,688, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $178,300, 36% below the US average. 23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 62278 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 265.5 square miles in Red Bud, Randolph County, Illinois. The area is home to 6,690 residents, producing a population density of 25 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 62278 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62278 sits at $79,688 (0% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $41,362. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $178,300 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $875 per month, and 79.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62278 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Randolph County, so you can benchmark 62278 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 62278
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62278.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62278, Red Bud, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,690
Population
265.5
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62278?
40.8
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
2.0%
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?
$79,688
Median Household Income
-0% vs state
$41,362
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,784
Total Housing Units
2,640
Occupied Units
144
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$178,300
Median Home Value
-7% vs state
$875
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+0.1%
YoY Change (2024)
194
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+94%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62278 have increased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.2% | 151 |
| 2021 | +5.4% | 159 |
| 2022 | +11.2% | 177 |
| 2023 | +9.6% | 194 |
| 2024 | +0.1% | 194 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 187 business establishments in ZIP 62278, employing approximately 3,216 people with a combined annual payroll of $159,824,000.
187
Businesses
3,216
Employees
$159.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 29 | 15.5% |
| Construction | 22 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 10.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.7% |
| Information | 5 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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