PlainZIP

Carbondale, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62903

Jackson County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,962
58/sq mi
$46,818
Median income
$170,000
Median home value
47.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Carbondale pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
58
people per sq mi
41%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62903 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62903 covers 51.3 square miles in Carbondale, Jackson County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,962 residents on file, a density of 58 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62903 reports a modest median household income of $46,818 (42% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $29,306. Poverty here runs at 24.5%, with unemployment measured at 5.0%. The typical home here is valued at $170,000 (11% below the state average); renters pay a median of $850 monthly, and 41.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 24.6, and the average commute is -. To put 62903 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jackson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 62903

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carbondale, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62903.

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 62903, 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

2,962

Population

51.3

Area (sq mi)

58

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62903?

24.6

Median Age

43.8%

Male

56.2%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 68.5%
African American 14.0%
Asian 7.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$46,818

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$29,306

Per Capita Income

24.5%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62903 ranks nationally

Carbondale, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,818 11th percentile higher than 11% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,485

Total Housing Units

1,188

Occupied Units

297

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 41.3%
Renter 58.7%

$170,000

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$850

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 62903, employing approximately 361 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,368,000.

40

Businesses

361

Employees

$14.4M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 15.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 15.0%
Health care and social assistance 6 15.0%
Retail trade 4 10.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 10.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 7.5%

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 62903 vs 62975 →

ZIP 62903 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 62903 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 62903 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 62903 ranks #6 of 7 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
62975 Pomona, IL 279 5.9 mi
62901 Carbondale, IL 27,182 6.0 mi
62920 Cobden, IL 3,265 8.7 mi
62966 Murphysboro, IL 15,607 8.3 mi
62958 Makanda, IL 2,262 7.8 mi
62905 Alto Pass, IL 677 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

62901 standard
Carbondale, IL
Pop: 27,182
62966 standard
Murphysboro, IL
Pop: 15,607
62902 standard
Carbondale, IL
Pop: 4,531
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 62903 in? ▼
ZIP code 62903 (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 62903? ▼
ZIP code 62903 in Carbondale, IL has a population of 2,962 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62903? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62903 is $46,818, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62903? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62903 is $170,000, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62903? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62903 is White at 68.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62903? ▼
ZIP code 62903 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 361 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62903? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62903 are: Construction (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6), Health care and social assistance (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62903? ▼
In ZIP code 62903, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62903? ▼
In ZIP code 62903, approximately 41.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62903? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62903 is 24.5% 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.