Zip code 62901: Carbondale, Illinois

Q: What city is zip code 62901?

62901 is assigned to Carbondale, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 62901 in?

62901 is mostly in Jackson County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 62901?

About 22,946 people live in 62901, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 62901?

The median household income in 62901 is $35,089.

Q: What zip codes are near 62901?

The closest zip codes to 62901 are 62924, 62915, 62903, 62902, 62949.

Residential delivery areaJackson CountyCentral Time

Population

22,946

Median household income

$35K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$147K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$754/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

25.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

27 sq mi

848 people/sq mi

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

About 62901

62901 is a suburban zip code in Carbondale, Illinois (Jackson County), covering 27 sq mi of land. About 22,946 people live here, or 848 per square mile. The median resident is 25.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $35,089 a year, about 43% of the national median of $80,734. 33.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $146,600, or 4.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 30% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $754 a month.

49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 16.9 minutes each way, and 12% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in education, sales and healthcare.

How 62901 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate33.9%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%30th of 1,339 in IL
Government workers28%
97th
U.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%75th of 1,340 in IL
Unemployment rate9.9%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%141st of 1,340 in IL
Income inequality (Gini)0.521
94th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · IL 0.48152nd of 1,336 in IL
Housing vacancy18.3%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%185th of 1,338 in IL
Bachelor's degree or higher48.6%
77th
U.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%141st of 1,340 in IL
Diversity index60.3
73rd
U.S. 61.4 · IL 60.5106th of 1,342 in IL
Rent-burdened renters54.3%
64th
U.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%285th of 1,291 in IL
Foreign-born residents9.6%
49th
U.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%258th of 1,342 in IL
Work from home12.3%
48th
U.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%413th of 1,339 in IL
Healthcare workers9.2%
46th
U.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%709th of 1,340 in IL
Population density848/sq mi
41st
U.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi342nd of 1,342 in IL
Population22,946
36th
U.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,798212th of 1,342 in IL
Uninsured rate5.2%
35th
U.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%535th of 1,341 in IL
Tech workers1.4%
20th
U.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%642nd of 1,340 in IL
Veterans2.9%
14th
U.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%1,194th of 1,342 in IL
Residents 65 and older10.8%
12th
U.S. 17.2% · IL 17%1,252nd of 1,342 in IL
Broadband access84.3%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IL 90.8%1,010th of 1,338 in IL
Self-employed workers6.2%
11th
U.S. 10% · IL 8.8%1,018th of 1,340 in IL
Median home value$146,600
9th
U.S. $332,700 · IL $263,300717th of 1,311 in IL
Residents under 1815%
8th
U.S. 22% · IL 21.8%1,180th of 1,342 in IL
Per capita income$23,836
6th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · IL $46,4061,274th of 1,341 in IL
Median gross rent$754
5th
U.S. $1,413 · IL $1,274932nd of 1,170 in IL
Homeownership rate30%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%1,316th of 1,338 in IL
Median earnings per worker$31,532
4th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · IL $51,8951,279th of 1,336 in IL
Average commute16.9 min
3rd
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min1,258th of 1,317 in IL
Median household income$35,089
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · IL $83,3901,292nd of 1,316 in IL
Median age25.2
1st
U.S. 38.9 · IL 391,322nd of 1,342 in IL

Measure	62901	Jackson	IL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IL
Poverty rateWeakness	33.9%	21%	11.8%	12.5%	97th	30th of 1,339
Government workers	28%	24.5%	13.3%	14.5%	97th	75th of 1,340
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.9%	7.5%	5.8%	5.2%	94th	141st of 1,340
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.521	0.494	0.481	0.483	94th	52nd of 1,336
Housing vacancy	18.3%	17.2%	7.7%	10.1%	92nd	185th of 1,338
Bachelor's degree or higher	48.6%	36.3%	37.8%	35.7%	77th	141st of 1,340
Diversity index	60.3	46.6	60.5	61.4	73rd	106th of 1,342
Rent-burdened renters	54.3%	50.2%	47.9%	51.1%	64th	285th of 1,291
Foreign-born residents	9.6%	5.7%	14.7%	14.1%	49th	258th of 1,342
Work from home	12.3%	10.8%	15.9%	15.1%	48th	413th of 1,339
Healthcare workers	9.2%	10.1%	9.5%	9.7%	46th	709th of 1,340
Population density	848/sq mi	91/sq mi	229/sq mi	95/sq mi	41st	342nd of 1,342
Population	22,946	53,064	12,694,798	334,922,499	36th	212th of 1,342
Uninsured rate	5.2%	6.3%	6.9%	8.4%	35th	535th of 1,341
Tech workers	1.4%	1.4%	3.8%	3.8%	20th	642nd of 1,340
Veterans	2.9%	5%	4.8%	6.2%	14th	1,194th of 1,342
Residents 65 and older	10.8%	16.5%	17%	17.2%	12th	1,252nd of 1,342
Broadband accessWeakness	84.3%	86.5%	90.8%	91%	11th	1,010th of 1,338
Self-employed workers	6.2%	9.6%	8.8%	10%	11th	1,018th of 1,340
Median home value	$146,600	$137,300	$263,300	$332,700	9th	717th of 1,311
Residents under 18	15%	18.8%	21.8%	22%	8th	1,180th of 1,342
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,836	$30,227	$46,406	$44,673	6th	1,274th of 1,341
Median gross rent	$754	$782	$1,274	$1,413	5th	932nd of 1,170
Homeownership rateWeakness	30%	50%	67.1%	65.2%	4th	1,316th of 1,338
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$31,532	$35,346	$51,895	$49,666	4th	1,279th of 1,336
Average commuteStrength	16.9 min	20.3 min	27.8 min	26.4 min	3rd	1,258th of 1,317
Median household incomeWeakness	$35,089	$48,763	$83,390	$80,734	2nd	1,292nd of 1,316
Median age	25.2	32.4	39	38.9	1st	1,322nd 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

12%

5–17

34%

18–24

16%

25–34

10%

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

25.2

Under 18

15%

65 and over

10.8%

Race and ethnicity

White57%
Black25%
Hispanic7%
Asian7%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.4%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

60.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

9.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

60.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

86%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 9,910
Average household size: 1.9
Family households: 34.8%
Married couples: 19.3%
Living alone: 50.8%
Veterans (of adults): 2.9%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

38%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

62901

$35,089

Jackson Co.

$48,763

Illinois

$83,390

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,836

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

33.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.521

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

62901

$146,600

Jackson Co.

$137,300

Illinois

$263,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

62901

$754

Jackson Co.

$782

Illinois

$1,274

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

39%

2–4 units

14%

5–19 units

23%

20+ units

18%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 12,134
Owner-occupied: 30%
Vacant: 18.3%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 4.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 54.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 31%
Home value to income: 4.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

66%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

12%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

32%

10–19

37%

20–29

16%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

16.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

17%

Sales

13%

Healthcare

Food service

Office and admin

Management

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Legal and social services

Production

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.1%

Industries

Education

22%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Retail

15%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Construction

Arts and recreation

Information

Agriculture and mining

0.6%

Wholesale

0.6%

Median earnings per worker

$31,532

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

28%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	62901	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$39,078	$74,888
Service	$23,008	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,879	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$25,795	$49,199
Production and transportation	$23,846	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

17%

Some college

22%

Associate's

Bachelor's

26%

Graduate

23%

High school graduate or higher: 95.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 48.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 22.6%
Households with broadband: 84.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 59.3%
No internet access: 6.9%
Without health insurance: 5.2%
Limited-English households: 1.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Carbondale
State: Illinois
County: Jackson County
Center point: 37.7408° N, 89.2090° W
Land area: 27 sq mi
Water area: 0.7 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

62901 spans 2 counties

Jackson County89% of land
Williamson County11% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Carbondale45% of zip

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

Zip codes near 62901

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
62924	De Soto, IL	5.2 mi	3,168	$70,357	$103,000
62915	Cambria, IL	5.6 mi	384	$31,875	$106,700
62903	Carbondale, IL	5.9 mi	2,666	$46,818	$170,000
62902	Carbondale, IL	7 mi	4,135	$84,223	$207,800
62949	Hurst, IL	7 mi	702	$37,308	$74,500
62918	Carterville, IL	7.4 mi	10,658	$70,920	$200,200
62921	Colp, IL	8 mi	233	—	$75,000
62966	Murphysboro, IL	8.2 mi	13,945	$55,665	$142,200
62958	Makanda, IL	9.7 mi	2,103	$65,833	$152,100
62932	Elkville, IL	11 mi	1,152	$46,000	$82,400
62933	Energy, IL	11 mi	1,101	$67,794	$156,100
62975	Pomona, IL	11 mi	207	$88,906	—

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Questions about 62901

What city is zip code 62901?

62901 is assigned to Carbondale, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 62901 in?

62901 is mostly in Jackson County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 62901?

About 22,946 people live in 62901, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 62901 in?

62901 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 62901?

The median household income in 62901 is $35,089.

What zip codes are near 62901?

The closest zip codes to 62901 are 62924, 62915, 62903, 62902, 62949.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62901, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.