| ZIP Code | 62278 |
|---|---|
| City | Red Bud |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Randolph County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 458 ft |
| Latitude | 38.20377 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.991304 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17157 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 4.4% ▼ 56% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.3% ▼ 93% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 40 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,330 (31.5%) |
| Some College | 704 (16.7%) |
| Associates | 563 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 647 (15.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 932 (22.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $85,017 ▲ 11% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $181,500 ▼ 35% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $831/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,763 |
| Vacant Units | 172 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,763 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 172 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 62278 is located in Red Bud, Illinois, within Randolph County. With a population of 6,425, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.8 years. Economically, 62278 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $85,017 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62278 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $181,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $831 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 13% since 2019.
The population of 62278 is primarily White (93.88%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.4%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62278 stands at 0.3%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 62278 in Red Bud, IL is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,425 residents, a median household income of $85,017, and a median home value of $181,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.