PlainZIP

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
$79,688
Median income
$178,300
Median home value
23.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $41,362. Poverty here runs at 6.2%, with unemployment measured at 1.8%. Housing costs here run $178,300 for a typical home value (7% below the state average), with rent averaging $875 a month; 79.7% of 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 62278, plus 6 more within Randolph County, give a clearer read than the 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 62278

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Red Bud, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62278.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 62278?

40.8

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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

How ZIP 62278 ranks nationally

Red Bud, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,688 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%

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

Owner 79.7%
Renter 20.3%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62278 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 62278 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 62278 ranks #3 of 7 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
62248 Hecker, IL 320 6.7 mi
62242 Evansville, IL 1,526 8.1 mi
62217 Baldwin, IL 807 8.4 mi
62264 New Athens, IL 3,338 8.8 mi
62279 Renault, IL 69 8.7 mi
62277 Prairie Du Rocher, IL 1,314 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Randolph County

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Pop: 10,037
62286 standard
Sparta, IL
Pop: 6,008
62288 standard
Steeleville, IL
Pop: 2,918
62237 standard
Coulterville, IL
Pop: 2,659
62272 standard
Percy, IL
Pop: 1,674
62242 standard
Evansville, IL
Pop: 1,526

Related Areas

Randolph County Red Bud, IL Illinois

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.

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