62901 ZIP Code
Carbondale, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 62901 |
| City/Town: | Carbondale |
| County: | Jackson |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,178 |
| Median Household Income: | $31,857 |
| Per Capita Income: | $21,585 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,763 |
| Median Home Value: | $137,800 |
| Land Area: | 27.1 sq miles
70.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.7408, -89.2090 |
Population Information (62901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,178 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,075 | 52.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,103 | 47.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 25.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 645 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 951 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 864 | 3.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,769 | 11.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 5,722 | 24.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,624 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,119 | 9.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,931 | 8.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,070 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 900 | 3.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,440 | 6.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 617 | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 526 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (62901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $137,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $734 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,763 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,410 | 81.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,353 | 18.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,140 | 30.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,270 | 69.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (62901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,227 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 205 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 491 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,675 | 13.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,057 | 25.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,045 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,663 | 21.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,091 | 25.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 47.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (62901 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $31,857 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $56,405 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $70,875 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $21,585 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (62901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,259 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,137 | 90.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,089 | 9.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,242 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,280 | 71.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,561 | 25.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 283 | 2.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (62901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,378 | 62.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,967 | 25.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 26 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,392 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 70 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 417 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 928 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 719 | 3.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,122 | 4.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 898 | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 73 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 151 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (62901 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,898 | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,141 | 11.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,468 | 14.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 967 | 9.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,257 | 12.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,097 | 10.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 743 | 7.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 830 | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 554 | 5.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 455 | 4.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (62901 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,488 | 64.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 997 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 320 | 3.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,007 | 9.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 163 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 666 | 6.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (62901 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 61 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 237 | 2.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 470 | 4.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 94 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,466 | 14.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 340 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 153 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 429 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 729 | 7.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,918 | 38.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,507 | 14.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 355 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 378 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (62901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 35.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (62901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,328 | 92.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,324 | 66.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,125 | 35.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,522 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (62901 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,154 | 78.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,954 | 18.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,548 | 14.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 615 | 5.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 299 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,060 | 19.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (62901 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,392 | 34.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 343 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 898 | 7.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,197 | 9.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,291 | 10.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,509 | 11.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,304 | 18.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 829 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (62901 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 649 | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,769 | 13.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,726 | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,498 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,550 | 20.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,198 | 17.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,171 | 9.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 392 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 810 | 6.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (62901 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,442 | 11.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,678 | 21.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,579 | 28.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,401 | 26.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,380 | 10.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 283 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (62901 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,343 | 32.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 265 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,602 | 63.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 134 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 48 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (62901 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,744 | 16.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,871 | 46.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,499 | 24.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,296 | 12.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (62901 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 304 | 9.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 560 | 17.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 944 | 30.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 485 | 15.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 473 | 15.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 221 | 7.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 153 | 4.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (62901 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,418 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $605 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $734 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.77 | 2.38 |
Households (62901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,410 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,317 | 22.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 703 | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,340 | 32.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,964 | 38.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,535 | 14.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,667 | 16.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.92 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.85 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (62901 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,789 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,188 | 66.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,479 | 23.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 259 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 669 | 6.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,548 | 51.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (62901 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,555 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 261 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 194 | 1.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,192 | 11.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 788 | 7.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 8,120 | 76.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (62901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,132 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 931 | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,850 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,284 | 14.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 179 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,207 | 67.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 898 | 27.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (62901 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,048 | 64.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,870 | 34.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,963 | 37.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,500 | 57.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,443 | 18.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 407 | 5.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (62901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,105 | 91.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 92 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,073 | 2253.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,073 | 2253.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,073 | 2253.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 145 | 157.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 130 | 141.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 246 | 267.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 31 | 33.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (62901 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,533 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,760 | 87.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,773 | 12.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 851 | 3.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 786 | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 590 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 546 | 2.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (62901 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,410 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,941 | 95.5% | 89.4% |
Carbondale, IL62901