City

Red Bud, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Randolph County  ·  Illinois

👥6,425Population
💰$85,017Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$181,500Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓37.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 93% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.2%Asian: 2.3%Other: 2%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.2%
Asian2.3%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty4.4% ▼ 56% below avg
College Grads37.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 93% below avg
No HS Diploma40 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,330 (31.5%)
Some College704 (16.7%)
Associates563 (13.4%)
Bachelors647 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree932 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 15.3%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College16.7%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors15.3%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.9%Renter: 19.1%Tenure
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,017 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$181,500 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$831/mo
Total Housing Units2,763
Vacant Units172

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Red Bud, IL

Red Bud is a city in Illinois, located in Randolph County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,425 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Red Bud is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,017 is near the national average. Approximately 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Red Bud is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $831 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Red Bud is moderately educated. 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.88%).

Red Bud, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Red Bud
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62278 6,425 $85,017 $181,500 $831 0.3% 37.5% 80.9%