Makanda, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62958
Jackson County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,262
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,833
- Median income Near-median income area
- $152,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 55.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Makanda pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62958 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62958 covers 118.4 square miles in Makanda, Jackson County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,262 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62958 reports a modest median household income of $65,833 (18% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,288. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $152,100 (21% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $907; owner occupancy is 72.3%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 62958 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 62958
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Makanda, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62958.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
3 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 62958, Makanda, 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
2,262
Population
118.4
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62958?
46.4
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
4.6%
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?
$65,833
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$41,288
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62958 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Makanda, 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)
$65,833 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
1,017housing units
1,017
Total Housing Units
942
Occupied Units
75
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,100
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$907
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 62958, employing approximately 157 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,231,000.
25
Businesses
157
Employees
$4.2M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 20.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 12.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 12.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 12.0% |
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 62958 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
- 62906 7,276
Anna (62906)
7,276 residents
- 62902 4,531
Carbondale (62902)
4,531 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
- 62912 1,179
Buncombe (62912)
1,179 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62958 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62958 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62902
Carbondale (62902)
$84,223 median income
- 62958
Makanda (62958)
$65,833 median income
- 62912
Buncombe (62912)
$63,750 median income
- 62920
Cobden (62920)
$55,288 median income
- 62903
Carbondale (62903)
$46,818 median income
- 62906
Anna (62906)
$41,993 median income
- 62901
Carbondale (62901)
$35,089 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62958 ranks #2 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 62958, 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 (2,262 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 62958 in?
ZIP code 62958 (Makanda) 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 62958?
ZIP code 62958 in Makanda, IL has a population of 2,262 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62958?
The median household income in ZIP 62958 is $65,833, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62958?
The median home value in ZIP 62958 is $152,100, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62958?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62958 is White at 88.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62958?
ZIP code 62958 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 157 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62958?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62958 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5), Construction (3), Retail trade (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62958?
In ZIP code 62958, 69.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.0% 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 62958?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62958 is 26.5 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 62958?
In ZIP code 62958, approximately 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62958?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62958 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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