61278 ZIP Code, Rapids City, IL
61278 is a ZIP code in Rapids City, Illinois in Rock Island County. It covers 1.6 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61275, 61256 and 52753. 678 people live here in 299 households. With about 437 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (95%). Median household income is $69,938, below the Illinois median of $83,390; the median age is 51.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Rapids City, IL
- County: Rock Island County
- Land area: 1.6 sq mi
- Population: 678
- Median household income: $69,938
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 678 |
| Households | 299 |
| Median household income | $69,938 |
| Income per person | $44,106 |
| Median age | 51.9 |
| Homeowners | 94.6% |
| Median home value | $219,000 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% |
| Broadband internet | 83.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.0% |
| $10–15K | 4.3% |
| $15–25K | 8.0% |
| $25–35K | 3.3% |
| $35–50K | 14.4% |
| $50–75K | 19.4% |
| $75–100K | 13.4% |
| $100–150K | 10.4% |
| $150–200K | 11.0% |
| $200K+ | 14.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 5.7% |
| 10–19 | 15.6% |
| 20–24 | 4.1% |
| 25–34 | 2.9% |
| 35–44 | 10.8% |
| 45–54 | 13.7% |
| 55–64 | 14.6% |
| 65–74 | 14.7% |
| 75+ | 17.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.8% |
| Owned outright | 51.8% |
| Rented | 4.8% |
| Vacant | 8.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 99.4% |
| Townhome | 0.6% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 61278
20 business establishments with 105 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 5
- Construction: 3
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61275 — Port Byron village, IL (2.3 mi)
- 61256 — Hampton village, IL (3.7 mi)
- 52753 — Le Claire city, IA (4.3 mi)
- 61236 — Barstow CDP, IL (4.6 mi)
- 52767 (4.7 mi)
- 61244 — East Moline city, IL (4.9 mi)
- 61257 — Joslin CDP, IL (5.9 mi)
- 61241 — Colona city, IL (6.4 mi)
Areas that include 61278
- Rapids City, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Rock Island County ZIP codes — 20 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61278, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61278 in?
- 61278 is a Rapids City, IL mailing address. By land area, 99% lies inside Rapids City.
- What county is 61278 in?
- 61278 is in Rock Island County.
- What is the population of 61278?
- About 678 people (±119), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 697.
- What is the median household income in 61278?
- $69,938 (±$28,745), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 61278?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61278 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61278?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61275 (2.3 mi, Port Byron), 61256 (3.7 mi, Hampton), 52753 (4.3 mi, Le Claire), 61236 (4.6 mi, Barstow), 52767 (4.7 mi) and 61244 (4.9 mi, East Moline).
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