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ZIP Code 61278
Rapids City, IL, Rock Island County
Population
678
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
437
City
Rapids City
ZIP 61278 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 61278 at a glance
- ZIP 61278 (Rapids City) is 91% denser than Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,938, 16% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $219,000 (17% below Illinois).
Local data for ZIP 61278
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 61278, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,938
Poverty rate
4.3%
Median home value
$219,000
Homeownership
94.6%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
51.9
Average commute
22.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
20
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
105
$3.11M annual payroll
PPP loans
$603K
15 loans
Campaign donations
$319
0% D, 52% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 61278, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
720
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
668
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 14°F
37.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 61278, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities in ZIP 61278
ZIP codes near 61278
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 61275Port Byron | 2.3 mi | 33.2 |
| 61256Hampton | 3.6 mi | 1.5 |
| 52753Argo | 3.8 mi | 24.7 |
| 61244East Moline | 4.3 mi | 26.9 |
| 52767Panorama Park | 4.3 mi | 1.4 |
| 61236Barstow | 4.7 mi | 0.8 |
| 61257Joslin | 6.2 mi | 41.3 |
| 61239Carbon Cliff | 6.3 mi | 0.8 |
| 52722Bettendorf | 6.8 mi | 26.3 |
| 61282Silvis | 6.8 mi | 3.1 |
| 61241Cleveland | 6.9 mi | 19.1 |
| 52768Princeton | 8.9 mi | 32.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 61278?
- ZIP code 61278 is in Rapids City, IL (Rock Island County).
- What county is ZIP code 61278 in?
- ZIP code 61278 is mostly in Rock Island County, Illinois.
- How many people live in ZIP code 61278?
- About 678 people live in the 61278 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.