ZIP Code 62901
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Carbondale · Jackson County · Illinois
- Population
- 27,182
- Median income
- $35,089
- Median home value
- $146,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 48.6%
- Land area
- 77.5 sq mi
351/sq mi
▼ 54% vs US
higher than 3% of US ZIPs
▼ 47% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
Median age 25.2
Chicago
ZIP code 62901 in Carbondale, Illinois has a population of 27,182. The median household income is $35,089, which is 54% below the national average. Median home value is $146,600, 47% below the US average. 48.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 62901 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 77.5 square miles in Carbondale, Jackson County, Illinois. The area is home to 27,182 residents, producing a population density of 351 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 62901 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62901 sits at $35,089 (56% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $23,836. The poverty rate stands at 33.9% and the unemployment rate at 9.9%. On housing, the median home value is $146,600 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $754 per month, and 30.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62901 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.2, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 62901 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 62901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$23,836
Per Capita Income
33.9%
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
16.9 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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