62321 ZIP Code, Carthage, IL
62321 is a ZIP code in Carthage, Illinois in Hancock County. It covers 168 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62336, 62334 and 62313. 3,576 people live here in 1,564 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (78%). Median household income is $76,825, close to the Illinois median of $83,390; the median age is 47.5, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Carthage, IL
- County: Hancock County
- Land area: 168 sq mi
- Population: 3,576
- Median household income: $76,825
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,576 |
| Households | 1,564 |
| Median household income | $76,825 |
| Income per person | $39,795 |
| Median age | 47.5 |
| Homeowners | 77.5% |
| Median home value | $123,700 |
| Median rent | $678 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% |
| Broadband internet | 80.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.5% |
| $10–15K | 2.7% |
| $15–25K | 5.1% |
| $25–35K | 5.6% |
| $35–50K | 12.3% |
| $50–75K | 17.9% |
| $75–100K | 16.0% |
| $100–150K | 19.8% |
| $150–200K | 11.8% |
| $200K+ | 5.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.9% |
| 10–19 | 12.5% |
| 20–24 | 4.1% |
| 25–34 | 11.5% |
| 35–44 | 10.9% |
| 45–54 | 11.6% |
| 55–64 | 16.1% |
| 65–74 | 13.4% |
| 75+ | 10.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.9% |
| Owned outright | 31.6% |
| Rented | 19.0% |
| Vacant | 14.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 83.2% |
| Townhome | 0.2% |
| 2–4 units | 4.2% |
| 5–19 units | 10.6% |
| 20+ units | 0.5% |
| Mobile / other | 1.3% |
Businesses in 62321
123 business establishments with 1,376 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 23
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 19
- Construction: 11
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 11
- Accommodation and Food Services: 10
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 9
- Finance and Insurance: 8
- Wholesale Trade: 7
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62336 — Ferris village, IL (5.7 mi)
- 62334 — Elvaston village, IL (8.1 mi)
- 62313 — Basco village, IL (9.5 mi)
- 62374 — Tennessee village, IL (9.7 mi)
- 62341 — Hamilton city, IL (10.9 mi)
- 62330 — Dallas City city, IL (11.3 mi)
- 62316 — Bowen village, IL (12.2 mi)
- 61450 — La Harpe city, IL (12.6 mi)
Areas that include 62321
- Carthage, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Ferris, IL ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Bentley, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Hancock County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 7: highest median household income in Hancock County
- No. 4 of 7: highest median home value in Hancock County
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of households with children in Hancock County
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Hancock County
- No. 5 of 7: lowest median age in Hancock County
- No. 3 of 7: highest median age in Hancock County
Mail every home in 62321
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62321, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62321 in?
- 62321 is a Carthage, IL mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Carthage and 1% lies inside Ferris; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62321 in?
- 62321 is in Hancock County.
- What is the population of 62321?
- About 3,576 people (±167), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,873.
- What is the median household income in 62321?
- $76,825 (±$8,440), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 62321?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62321 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62321?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62336 (5.7 mi, Ferris), 62334 (8.1 mi, Elvaston), 62313 (9.5 mi, Basco), 62374 (9.7 mi, Tennessee), 62341 (10.9 mi, Hamilton) and 62330 (11.3 mi, Dallas City).
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