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Red Bud, IL

City in Randolph County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62278.

Population

3,782

Land area

2.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,442

ZIP codes

1

Red Bud and its ZIP codes

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Red Bud at a glance

  • Red Bud is about 6.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • The median household income is $71,850, 14% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,000 (35% below Illinois) and median rent is $845 a month.

Local data for Red Bud, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Red Bud, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$71,850

Poverty rate

4.9%

Median home value

$171,000

Median rent

$845/mo

Homeownership

76.7%

Bachelor's or higher

24.1%

Median age

39.7

Average commute

22.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,805), Irish Americans (705), French Americans (326).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Randolph County. PPP loans are for Red Bud.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,704

11,252 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$51,003

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$218M

FY 2026, $7,233 per person

PPP loans

$20.63M

315 loans, 2,352 jobs reported

Randolph County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Red Bud, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.4%
  • Carpooled16.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home9.5%

Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Red Bud, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

451

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

130

1.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 24°F

42.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Red Bud, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.2%

U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts

Diabetes

10.5%

U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts

Smoking

12.8%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

6.5%

U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts

ZIP codes in Red Bud

1 in or overlapping Red Bud. Population shown

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Cities near Red Bud

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
RumaVillage5.5 mi0.7
HeckerVillage6.6 mi0.3
BaldwinVillage7.9 mi0.7
EvansvilleVillage8.7 mi0.8
New AthensVillage9.9 mi2.1
Prairie du RocherVillage11 mi0.6
LenzburgVillage11 mi1.2
PaderbornCensus-designated place11 mi0.2
MarissaVillage12 mi7.2
FloravilleCensus-designated place12 mi0.1
FultsVillage13 mi0.1
WaterlooCity13 mi8.3
MaeystownVillage13 mi0.3
Ellis GroveVillage14 mi0.5
SmithtonVillage14 mi4.5
SpartaCity15 mi11.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Red Bud, IL in?
Red Bud is in Randolph County, Illinois.
What ZIP codes are in Red Bud, IL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Red Bud include 62278.
What is the population of Red Bud, IL?
About 3,782 people live in Red Bud, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Red Bud?
Nearby places include Ruma (5.5 mi), Hecker (6.6 mi), Baldwin (7.9 mi), Evansville (8.7 mi), New Athens (9.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023