PlainZIP

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
$35,089
Median income
$146,600
Median home value
48.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

3th 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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $23,836. The poverty rate stands at 33.9% and the unemployment rate at 9.9%. The typical home here is valued at $146,600 (24% below the state average); renters pay a median of $754 monthly, and 30.0% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 62901, plus 6 more within Jackson County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 62901?

25.2

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

9.6%

Foreign-Born

White 59.6%
African American 24.8%
Asian 6.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

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

How ZIP 62901 ranks nationally

Carbondale, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$35,089 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.6%

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

Owner 30.0%
Renter 70.0%

$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

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ZIP 62901 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62901 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

62966 standard
Murphysboro, IL
Pop: 15,607
62902 standard
Carbondale, IL
Pop: 4,531
62903 standard
Carbondale, IL
Pop: 2,962
62924 standard
De Soto, IL
Pop: 2,809
62958 standard
Makanda, IL
Pop: 2,262
62907 standard
Ava, IL
Pop: 2,164

Related Areas

Jackson County Carbondale, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.