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Karnak, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62956

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

869
13/sq mi
$73,462
Median income
$128,800
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Karnak pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62956 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62956 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Karnak, Pulaski County, Illinois, home to just 869 residents across 67.4 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62956 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,462 (8% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $28,981. Local economic indicators show a 16.0% poverty rate alongside 6.9% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $128,800 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $693 per month, and 90.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Pulaski County, letting you compare 62956 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 62956, Karnak, 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

869

Population

67.4

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62956?

47.0

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.3%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
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?

$73,462

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$28,981

Per Capita Income

16.0%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62956 ranks nationally

Karnak, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,462 Top 48% higher than 52% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

What does housing look like?

487

Total Housing Units

428

Occupied Units

59

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.9%
Renter 9.1%

$128,800

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$693

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 62956, employing approximately 92 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,279,000.

18

Businesses

92

Employees

$3.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 7 38.9%
Other services (except public administration) 5 27.8%

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 62956 vs 62941 →

ZIP 62956 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 62956 ranks #2 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 62956 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 62956 ranks #3 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
62941 Grand Chain, IL 808 3.2 mi
62908 Belknap, IL 467 4.6 mi
62923 Cypress, IL 518 6.0 mi
42022 Bandana, KY 104 9.3 mi
62953 Joppa, IL 360 7.1 mi
62995 Vienna, IL 5,284 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pulaski County

62964 standard
Mounds, IL
Pop: 1,456
62992 standard
Ullin, IL
Pop: 1,032
62941 standard
Grand Chain, IL
Pop: 808
62970 standard
Olmsted, IL
Pop: 639
62963 standard
Mound City, IL
Pop: 611
62996 standard
Villa Ridge, IL
Pop: 535

Related Areas

Pulaski County Karnak, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62956 in? ▼
ZIP code 62956 (Karnak) is located in Pulaski County, Illinois. Pulaski County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pulaski-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62956? ▼
ZIP code 62956 in Karnak, IL has a population of 869 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62956? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62956 is $73,462, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62956? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62956 is $128,800, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62956? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62956 is White at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62956? ▼
ZIP code 62956 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 92 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62956? ▼
In ZIP code 62956, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 62956? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62956 is 27.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62956? ▼
In ZIP code 62956, approximately 90.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62956? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62956 is 16.0% 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.