Red Bud, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62278
Randolph County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,690
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,688
- Median income Near-median income area
- $178,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Red Bud pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62278 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62278 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Red Bud, Randolph County, Illinois, home to 6,690 residents across 265.5 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62278 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,688 (0% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,362. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.2% and unemployment is 1.8%. Median home value is $178,300 (7% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $875; 79.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Randolph County, so 62278 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 62278
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Red Bud, IL
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$41,362
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62278 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Red Bud, 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)
$79,688 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
2,784housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62278 vs 62248 →
ZIP 62278 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62278
Red Bud (62278)
6,690 residents
- 62264
New Athens (62264)
3,338 residents
- 62242 1,526
Evansville (62242)
1,526 residents
- 62277 1,314
Prairie Du Rocher (62277)
1,314 residents
- 62217 807
Baldwin (62217)
807 residents
- 62248 320
Hecker (62248)
320 residents
- 62279 69
Renault (62279)
69 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62278 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62278 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62279
Renault (62279)
$139,063 median income
- 62217
Baldwin (62217)
$84,615 median income
- 62278
Red Bud (62278)
$79,688 median income
- 62248
Hecker (62248)
$79,583 median income
- 62277
Prairie Du Rocher (62277)
$67,969 median income
- 62242
Evansville (62242)
$60,400 median income
- 62264
New Athens (62264)
$57,015 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62278 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62278, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,690 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 62278 in?
ZIP code 62278 (Red Bud) is located in Randolph County, Illinois. Randolph County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/randolph-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62278?
ZIP code 62278 in Red Bud, IL has a population of 6,690 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62278?
The median household income in ZIP 62278 is $79,688, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62278?
The median home value in ZIP 62278 is $178,300, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62278?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62278 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62278?
ZIP code 62278 has 187 business establishments employing approximately 3,216 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62278?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62278 are: Retail trade (29), Construction (22), Health care and social assistance (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62278?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62278 increased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62278?
In ZIP code 62278, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 62278?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62278 is 22.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62278?
In ZIP code 62278, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62278?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62278 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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