ZIP code 62278
Where is ZIP code 62278?
Red Bud, Illinois
Randolph County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62278 belongs to Red Bud, Illinois in Randolph County. 62278 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 618. About 6,281 people live in the 62278 area, where the median household income is $79,688. The closest ZIP codes are 62242 (Evansville, 7.8 mi southeast), 62248 (Hecker, 7.9 mi north) and 62217 (Baldwin, 8.1 mi east).
| ZIP code | 62278 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Red Bud |
| Also accepted | Redbud, Ruma |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Randolph County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 38.1907, -89.9884 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 622 |
Population and income in 62278
| Population | 6,281 · higher than 68% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 60 · higher than 50% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.8 years · lower than 59% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $79,688 · higher than 58% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $41,362 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 23% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $178,300 · higher than 62% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $875 a month |
| Housing units | 2,784 |
| Households | 2,640 (2.33 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 80% / 20% |
| Land area | 104.88 sq mi (plus 1.49 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62278. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62278
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62242 | Evansville, IL | 7.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 62248 | Hecker, IL | 7.9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 62217 | Baldwin, IL | 8.1 mi E | Standard |
| 62279 | Renault, IL | 8.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 62277 | Prairie Du Rocher, IL | 9.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 62261 | Modoc, IL | 9.8 mi S | Standard |
| 62264 | New Athens, IL | 10.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 62256 | Maeystown, IL | 11.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 62244 | Fults, IL | 11.4 mi W | Standard |
| 62298 | Waterloo, IL | 12.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 62255 | Lenzburg, IL | 12.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 62257 | Marissa, IL | 13.5 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62278 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62278
123 MAIN ST
RED BUD IL 62278
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts REDBUD and RUMA as the city name for 62278. Avoid Grigg: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62278-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62278?
- 62278 is a Red Bud, Illinois ZIP code. Redbud and Ruma are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 62278 in?
- ZIP code 62278 is in Randolph County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62278 in?
- 62278 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62278?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62278 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62278?
- About 6,281 people live in ZIP code 62278, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62278?
- The median household income in 62278 is $79,688 a year, higher than 58% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62278?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62278 are 62242 (Evansville, 7.8 miles), 62248 (Hecker, 7.9 miles), 62217 (Baldwin, 8.1 miles) and 62279 (Renault, 8.4 miles).