ZIP code 61278
Where is ZIP code 61278?
Rapids City, Illinois
Rock Island County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 61278 belongs to Rapids City, Illinois in Rock Island County. 61278 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Rapids City post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 309 and 563. About 678 people live in the 61278 area, where the median household income is $69,938. The closest ZIP codes are 61275 (Port Byron, 1.6 mi northeast), 52753 (Le Claire, 2.1 mi northwest) and 61256 (Hampton, 3.8 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 61278 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Rapids City |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Rock Island County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 309, 563 |
| Coordinates | 41.5817, -90.3435 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 612 |
Population and income in 61278
| Population | 678 · lower than 74% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 437 · higher than 70% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 51.9 years · higher than 90% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $69,938 · lower than 59% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $44,106 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 24% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $219,000 · higher than 71% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 328 |
| Households | 299 (2.27 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 95% / 5.4% |
| Land area | 1.55 sq mi (plus 0.19 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61278. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 61278
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61275 | Port Byron, IL | 1.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 52753 | Le Claire, IA | 2.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 61256 | Hampton, IL | 3.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 52767 | Pleasant Valley, IA | 4.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 61236 | Barstow, IL | 4.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 61257 | Hillsdale, IL | 6.1 mi E | Standard |
| 61239 | Carbon Cliff, IL | 6.5 mi S | Standard |
| 61241 | Colona, IL | 6.5 mi S | Standard |
| 61282 | Silvis, IL | 6.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 61244 | East Moline, IL | 6.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 52768 | Princeton, IA | 7.3 mi N | Standard |
| 61242 | Cordova, IL | 7.9 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 61278 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 61278
PO BOX 123
RAPIDS CITY IL 61278
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (61278-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 61278?
- 61278 is a Rapids City, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 61278 in?
- ZIP code 61278 is in Rock Island County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 61278 in?
- 61278 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 61278?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 61278 use area codes 309 and 563.
- What is the population of ZIP code 61278?
- About 678 people live in ZIP code 61278, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 61278?
- The median household income in 61278 is $69,938 a year, lower than 59% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- Can I use 61278 for a street address?
- No. 61278 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Rapids City use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61278?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 61278 are 61275 (Port Byron, 1.6 miles), 52753 (Le Claire, 2.1 miles), 61256 (Hampton, 3.8 miles) and 52767 (Pleasant Valley, 4.1 miles).