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 Moderate-density area
- $46,818
- Median income Below-median income area
- $170,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 47.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,306. The poverty rate is 24.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $170,000 (11% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $850; 41.3% of occupied homes 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 -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 62903 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 62903
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carbondale, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62903.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 62903?
24.6
Median Age
43.8%
Male
56.2%
Female
4.9%
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?
$46,818
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$29,306
Per Capita Income
24.5%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62903 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)
$46,818 7th percentile higher than 7% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,485housing units
1,485
Total Housing Units
1,188
Occupied Units
297
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$170,000
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 62901
Carbondale (62901)
27,182 residents
- 62966
Murphysboro (62966)
15,607 residents
- 62920 3,265
Cobden (62920)
3,265 residents
- 62903 2,962
Carbondale (62903)
2,962 residents
- 62958 2,262
Makanda (62958)
2,262 residents
- 62905 677
Alto Pass (62905)
677 residents
- 62975 279
Pomona (62975)
279 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62903 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62903 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62975
Pomona (62975)
$88,906 median income
- 62958
Makanda (62958)
$65,833 median income
- 62966
Murphysboro (62966)
$55,665 median income
- 62920
Cobden (62920)
$55,288 median income
- 62905
Alto Pass (62905)
$52,875 median income
- 62903
Carbondale (62903)
$46,818 median income
- 62901 $35,089
Carbondale (62901)
$35,089 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62903, 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 (2,962 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 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.
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