62821 ZIP Code, Carmi, IL
62821 is a ZIP code in Carmi, Illinois in White County. It covers 171 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62861, 62827 and 62835. 6,668 people live here in 2,983 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $55,367, well below the Illinois median of $83,390; the median age is 45.7, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Carmi, IL
- County: White County
- Land area: 171 sq mi
- Population: 6,668
- Median household income: $55,367
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,668 |
| Households | 2,983 |
| Median household income | $55,367 |
| Income per person | $33,742 |
| Median age | 45.7 |
| Homeowners | 75.8% |
| Median home value | $116,300 |
| Median rent | $820 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.6% |
| Broadband internet | 81.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 11.5% |
| $10–15K | 6.1% |
| $15–25K | 9.9% |
| $25–35K | 7.8% |
| $35–50K | 11.2% |
| $50–75K | 17.7% |
| $75–100K | 10.8% |
| $100–150K | 12.2% |
| $150–200K | 8.6% |
| $200K+ | 4.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.3% |
| 10–19 | 9.8% |
| 20–24 | 2.8% |
| 25–34 | 11.4% |
| 35–44 | 13.4% |
| 45–54 | 9.9% |
| 55–64 | 15.4% |
| 65–74 | 13.2% |
| 75+ | 12.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 21.9% |
| Owned outright | 41.2% |
| Rented | 20.0% |
| Vacant | 16.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 82.8% |
| Townhome | 0.2% |
| 2–4 units | 2.5% |
| 5–19 units | 2.5% |
| 20+ units | 2.6% |
| Mobile / other | 9.2% |
Businesses in 62821
218 business establishments with 2,335 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 35
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 35
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 28
- Finance and Insurance: 19
- Accommodation and Food Services: 16
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction: 12
- Construction: 12
- Wholesale Trade: 12
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62861 — Maunie village, IL (5.2 mi)
- 62827 — Crossville village, IL (8.2 mi)
- 62835 — Enfield village, IL (10.7 mi)
- 62867 — New Haven village, IL (11.1 mi)
- 62869 — Norris City village, IL (11.3 mi)
- 47631 — New Harmony town, IN (12.7 mi)
- 62844 — Grayville city, IL (13.2 mi)
- 62820 — Burnt Prairie village, IL (13.5 mi)
Areas that include 62821
- Carmi, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- White County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 5: highest median household income in White County
- No. 2 of 5: highest median home value in White County
- No. 3 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in White County
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of households with children in White County
- No. 3 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in White County
- No. 4 of 5: lowest median age in White County
- No. 2 of 5: highest median age in White County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62821, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62821 in?
- 62821 is a Carmi, IL mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Carmi; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62821 in?
- 62821 is in White County.
- What is the population of 62821?
- About 6,668 people (±158), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 7,083.
- What is the median household income in 62821?
- $55,367 (±$6,290), 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 62821?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62821 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62821?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62861 (5.2 mi, Maunie), 62827 (8.2 mi, Crossville), 62835 (10.7 mi, Enfield), 62867 (11.1 mi, New Haven), 62869 (11.3 mi, Norris City) and 47631 (12.7 mi, New Harmony).
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