ZIP Code 62821
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Carmi · White County · Illinois
- Population
- 7,657
- Median income
- $55,367
- Median home value
- $116,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.5%
- Land area
- 455.8 sq mi
17/sq mi
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 22% of US ZIPs
▼ 58% vs US
higher than 15% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.7
Chicago
ZIP code 62821 in Carmi, Illinois has a population of 7,657. The median household income is $55,367, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $116,300, 58% below the US average. 20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 62821 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 455.8 square miles in Carmi, White County, Illinois. The area is home to 7,657 residents, producing a population density of 17 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 62821 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62821 sits at $55,367 (31% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $33,742. The poverty rate stands at 17.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $116,300 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $820 per month, and 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62821 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing White County, so you can benchmark 62821 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 62821
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62821.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
28 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62821, Carmi, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,657
Population
455.8
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62821?
45.7
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
0.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$55,367
Median Household Income
-31% vs state
$33,742
Per Capita Income
17.6%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
3,592
Total Housing Units
2,983
Occupied Units
609
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,300
Median Home Value
-39% vs state
$820
Median Rent
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-0.1%
YoY Change (2024)
176
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+76%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62821 have decreased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 146 |
| 2021 | +1.0% | 148 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 168 |
| 2023 | +4.5% | 176 |
| 2024 | -0.1% | 176 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 218 business establishments in ZIP 62821, employing approximately 2,335 people with a combined annual payroll of $112,684,000.
218
Businesses
2,335
Employees
$112.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 35 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 16.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 12.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 7.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 12 | 5.5% |
| Construction | 12 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.8% |
| Information | 4 | 1.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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