Carbondale, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62901
Jackson County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,182
- 351/sq mi High-density area
- $35,089
- Median income Below-median income area
- $146,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 48.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Carbondale pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 351
- people per sq mi
- 30%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62901 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62901 (Carbondale, IL) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 153.0 in 2023 to 162.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62901 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carbondale, Jackson County, Illinois, with 27,182 residents across 77.5 square miles, a density of 351 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62901 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,089 (56% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,836. The poverty rate is 33.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $146,600 (24% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $754; owner occupancy is 30.0%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.2, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 62901 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 62901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carbondale, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62901.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
124 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
109 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
93 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
69 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
52 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62901, Carbondale, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
27,182
Population
77.5
Area (sq mi)
351
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62901?
25.2
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
9.6%
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?
$35,089
Median Household Income
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$23,836
Per Capita Income
33.9%
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
16.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62901 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Carbondale, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$35,089 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,134housing units
12,134
Total Housing Units
9,910
Occupied Units
2,224
Vacant Units
1.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$146,600
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$754
Median Rent
1977
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
+6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
163
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+63%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62901 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +63% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.5% | 121 |
| 2021 | +7.3% | 129 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 148 |
| 2023 | +3.7% | 153 |
| 2024 | +6.5% | 163 |
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 638 business establishments in ZIP 62901, employing approximately 10,799 people with a combined annual payroll of $465,004,000.
638
Businesses
10,799
Employees
$465.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 124 | 19.4% |
| Retail trade | 109 | 17.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 93 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 69 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 52 | 8.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 41 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 40 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 3.8% |
| Construction | 19 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 1.9% |
| Information | 12 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62901 vs 62924 →
ZIP 62901 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62901
Carbondale (62901)
27,182 residents
- 62966
Murphysboro (62966)
15,607 residents
- 62918 9,793
Carterville (62918)
9,793 residents
- 62902 4,531
Carbondale (62902)
4,531 residents
- 62903 2,962
Carbondale (62903)
2,962 residents
- 62924 2,809
De Soto (62924)
2,809 residents
- 62958 2,262
Makanda (62958)
2,262 residents
- 62949 810
Hurst (62949)
810 residents
- 62921 375
Colp (62921)
375 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62901 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62902
Carbondale (62902)
$84,223 median income
- 62918
Carterville (62918)
$70,920 median income
- 62924
De Soto (62924)
$70,357 median income
- 62958
Makanda (62958)
$65,833 median income
- 62966
Murphysboro (62966)
$55,665 median income
- 62903
Carbondale (62903)
$46,818 median income
- 62949
Hurst (62949)
$37,308 median income
- 62901
Carbondale (62901)
$35,089 median income
- 62915 $31,875
Cambria (62915)
$31,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62901 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62924 | De Soto, IL | 2,809 | 5.9 mi |
| 62915 | Cambria, IL | 321 | 5.8 mi |
| 62903 | Carbondale, IL | 2,962 | 6.0 mi |
| 62949 | Hurst, IL | 810 | 7.1 mi |
| 62902 | Carbondale, IL | 4,531 | 7.2 mi |
| 62918 | Carterville, IL | 9,793 | 7.5 mi |
| 62966 | Murphysboro, IL | 15,607 | 8.2 mi |
| 62958 | Makanda, IL | 2,262 | 9.9 mi |
| 62921 | Colp, IL | 375 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62901, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (27,182 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 62901 in?
ZIP code 62901 (Carbondale) is located in Jackson County, Illinois. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62901?
ZIP code 62901 in Carbondale, IL has a population of 27,182 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62901?
The median household income in ZIP 62901 is $35,089, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62901?
The median home value in ZIP 62901 is $146,600, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62901?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62901 is White at 59.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62901?
ZIP code 62901 has 638 business establishments employing approximately 10,799 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62901?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62901 are: Health care and social assistance (124), Retail trade (109), Accommodation and food services (93). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62901?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62901 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 63%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62901?
In ZIP code 62901, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 62901?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62901 is 16.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62901?
In ZIP code 62901, approximately 30.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 70.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62901?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62901 is 33.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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