Zip code 62821: Carmi, Illinois

Q: What city is zip code 62821?

62821 is assigned to Carmi, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 62821 in?

62821 is in White County, Illinois.

Q: What is the population of 62821?

About 6,668 people live in 62821, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 62821?

The median household income in 62821 is $55,367.

Q: What zip codes are near 62821?

The closest zip codes to 62821 are 62861, 62834, 62827, 62835, 62867.

Residential delivery areaWhite CountyCentral Time

Population

6,668

Median household income

$55K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$116K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$820/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

171 sq mi

39 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 62821

62821 is a rural zip code in Carmi, Illinois (White County), covering 171 sq mi of land. About 6,668 people live here, or 39 per square mile. The median resident is 45.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $55,367 a year, 31% below the national median of $80,734. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $116,300, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $820 a month.

21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.7 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; management; and office and administrative support.

How 62821 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents 65 and older26%
93rd
U.S. 17.2% · IL 17%209th of 1,342 in IL
Housing vacancy17%
90th
U.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%211th of 1,338 in IL
Median age45.7
88th
U.S. 38.9 · IL 39378th of 1,342 in IL
Poverty rate17.6%
78th
U.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%223rd of 1,339 in IL
Income inequality (Gini)0.475
78th
U.S. 0.483 · IL 0.481164th of 1,336 in IL
Veterans7.3%
70th
U.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%523rd of 1,342 in IL
Homeownership rate75.8%
69th
U.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%889th of 1,338 in IL
Rent-burdened renters53.2%
60th
U.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%310th of 1,291 in IL
Government workers14.9%
59th
U.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%581st of 1,340 in IL
Healthcare workers8.9%
41st
U.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%763rd of 1,340 in IL
Residents under 1820%
31st
U.S. 22% · IL 21.8%910th of 1,342 in IL
Per capita income$33,742
30th
U.S. $44,673 · IL $46,406907th of 1,341 in IL
Median earnings per worker$42,215
30th
U.S. $49,666 · IL $51,895946th of 1,336 in IL
Bachelor's degree or higher20.5%
22nd
U.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%728th of 1,340 in IL
Average commute21.7 min
21st
U.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min1,070th of 1,317 in IL
Uninsured rate3.7%
19th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%809th of 1,341 in IL
Median household income$55,367
15th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · IL $83,3901,126th of 1,316 in IL
Population6,668
11th
U.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,798430th of 1,342 in IL
Work from home5.9%
11th
U.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%915th of 1,339 in IL
Unemployment rate2.4%
9th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%1,010th of 1,340 in IL
Median gross rent$820
8th
U.S. $1,413 · IL $1,274806th of 1,170 in IL
Tech workers0.7%
8th
U.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%855th of 1,340 in IL
Self-employed workers5.5%
7th
U.S. 10% · IL 8.8%1,111th of 1,340 in IL
Broadband access81.6%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IL 90.8%1,120th of 1,338 in IL
Population density39/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi785th of 1,342 in IL
Median home value$116,300
4th
U.S. $332,700 · IL $263,300935th of 1,311 in IL
Diversity index8.1
3rd
U.S. 61.4 · IL 60.51,063rd of 1,342 in IL
Foreign-born residents0.1%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%1,105th of 1,342 in IL

Measure	62821	White	IL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IL
Residents 65 and older	26%	23.4%	17%	17.2%	93rd	209th of 1,342
Housing vacancy	17%	15.7%	7.7%	10.1%	90th	211th of 1,338
Median age	45.7	44.3	39	38.9	88th	378th of 1,342
Poverty rate	17.6%	16.4%	11.8%	12.5%	78th	223rd of 1,339
Income inequality (Gini)	0.475	0.454	0.481	0.483	78th	164th of 1,336
Veterans	7.3%	8.5%	4.8%	6.2%	70th	523rd of 1,342
Homeownership rate	75.8%	77.1%	67.1%	65.2%	69th	889th of 1,338
Rent-burdened renters	53.2%	40.7%	47.9%	51.1%	60th	310th of 1,291
Government workers	14.9%	13.5%	13.3%	14.5%	59th	581st of 1,340
Healthcare workers	8.9%	9.9%	9.5%	9.7%	41st	763rd of 1,340
Residents under 18	20%	21.7%	21.8%	22%	31st	910th of 1,342
Per capita income	$33,742	$30,898	$46,406	$44,673	30th	907th of 1,341
Median earnings per worker	$42,215	$40,515	$51,895	$49,666	30th	946th of 1,336
Bachelor's degree or higher	20.5%	18.3%	37.8%	35.7%	22nd	728th of 1,340
Average commute	21.7 min	24.4 min	27.8 min	26.4 min	21st	1,070th of 1,317
Uninsured rateStrength	3.7%	4.9%	6.9%	8.4%	19th	809th of 1,341
Median household incomeWeakness	$55,367	$54,813	$83,390	$80,734	15th	1,126th of 1,316
Population	6,668	13,619	12,694,798	334,922,499	11th	430th of 1,342
Work from home	5.9%	5.8%	15.9%	15.1%	11th	915th of 1,339
Unemployment rateStrength	2.4%	4%	5.8%	5.2%	9th	1,010th of 1,340
Median gross rent	$820	$719	$1,274	$1,413	8th	806th of 1,170
Tech workers	0.7%	0.6%	3.8%	3.8%	8th	855th of 1,340
Self-employed workers	5.5%	8.1%	8.8%	10%	7th	1,111th of 1,340
Broadband accessWeakness	81.6%	78.6%	90.8%	91%	6th	1,120th of 1,338
Population density	39/sq mi	28/sq mi	229/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	785th of 1,342
Median home value	$116,300	$108,100	$263,300	$332,700	4th	935th of 1,311
Diversity index	8.1	9.2	60.5	61.4	3rd	1,063rd of 1,342
Foreign-born residents	0.1%	0.6%	14.7%	14.1%	1st	1,105th of 1,342

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

13%

35–44

10%

45–54

15%

55–64

13%

65–74

13%

75+

Median age

45.7

Under 18

20%

65 and over

26%

Race and ethnicity

White96%
Black0.7%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

8.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

59.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.2%

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.1%

Households

Households: 2,983
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 55.6%
Married couples: 43.3%
Living alone: 39.9%
Veterans (of adults): 7.3%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

27%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

62821

$55,367

White Co.

$54,813

Illinois

$83,390

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$33,742

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

17.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

12.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.475

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

62821

$116,300

White Co.

$108,100

Illinois

$263,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

62821

$820

White Co.

$719

Illinois

$1,274

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

83%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,592
Owner-occupied: 75.8%
Vacant: 17%
Median year built: 1960
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 53.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 34.3%
Home value to income: 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

79%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

37%

10–19

22%

20–29

10%

30–44

14%

45–59

60+

Average commute

21.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

16%

Management

12%

Office and admin

10%

Sales

Healthcare

Construction and repair

Education

Food service

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Computer and math

0.7%

Police and fire

0.4%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Manufacturing

19%

Retail

15%

Education

12%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Agriculture and mining

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Construction

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

0.4%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$42,215

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	62821	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$55,433	$74,888
Service	$16,167	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,070	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$53,594	$49,199
Production and transportation	$47,244	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

29%

Some college

27%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 88.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.9%
Households with broadband: 81.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 70.3%
No internet access: 13.9%
Without health insurance: 3.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Carmi
State: Illinois
County: White County
Center point: 38.0710° N, 88.1297° W
Land area: 171 sq mi
Water area: 3.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Carmi2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 62821

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
62861	Maunie, IL	5.2 mi	57	$31,250	$18,800
62834	Emma, IL · PO box	6.6 mi	—	—	—
62827	Crossville, IL	8.2 mi	1,147	$52,550	$100,000
62835	Enfield, IL	11 mi	1,398	$49,628	$103,600
62867	New Haven, IL	11 mi	568	$36,845	$63,000
62869	Norris City, IL	11 mi	2,795	$62,159	$119,500
47631	New Harmony, IN	13 mi	2,148	$66,058	$197,100
62844	Grayville, IL	13 mi	1,937	$47,625	$79,200
62820	Burnt Prairie, IL	14 mi	96	—	—
62862	Mill Shoals, IL	14 mi	244	$59,125	$68,800
62871	Omaha, IL	15 mi	866	$107,750	$80,500
62887	Springerton, IL	15 mi	104	$29,135	$63,900

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Questions about 62821

What city is zip code 62821?

62821 is assigned to Carmi, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 62821 in?

62821 is in White County, Illinois.

What is the population of 62821?

About 6,668 people live in 62821, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 62821 in?

62821 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 62821?

The median household income in 62821 is $55,367.

What zip codes are near 62821?

The closest zip codes to 62821 are 62861, 62834, 62827, 62835, 62867.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62821, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.