62901 ZIP Code, Carbondale, IL
62901 is a ZIP code in Carbondale, Illinois — mostly in Jackson County (89% of its land), with smaller parts in Williamson County. It covers 27 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62924, 62915 and 62903. 22,946 people live here in 9,910 households. With about 848 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most households rent (30% own). Median household income is $35,089, well below the Illinois median of $83,390; the median age is 25.2, younger than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Carbondale, IL
- County: Jackson County
- Land area: 27 sq mi
- Population: 22,946
- Median household income: $35,089
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 22,946 |
| Households | 9,910 |
| Median household income | $35,089 |
| Income per person | $23,836 |
| Median age | 25.2 |
| Homeowners | 30.0% |
| Median home value | $146,600 |
| Median rent | $754 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 17.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 34.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 33.9% |
| Broadband internet | 84.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 12.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 15.8% |
| $10–15K | 10.0% |
| $15–25K | 11.9% |
| $25–35K | 12.2% |
| $35–50K | 11.7% |
| $50–75K | 13.1% |
| $75–100K | 6.6% |
| $100–150K | 11.4% |
| $150–200K | 4.1% |
| $200K+ | 3.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.4% |
| 10–19 | 16.2% |
| 20–24 | 24.7% |
| 25–34 | 15.5% |
| 35–44 | 9.7% |
| 45–54 | 6.7% |
| 55–64 | 8.0% |
| 65–74 | 6.4% |
| 75+ | 4.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 11.6% |
| Owned outright | 13.0% |
| Rented | 57.1% |
| Vacant | 18.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 35.8% |
| Townhome | 3.5% |
| 2–4 units | 13.9% |
| 5–19 units | 22.6% |
| 20+ units | 18.1% |
| Mobile / other | 6.0% |
Businesses in 62901
638 business establishments with 10,799 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 124
- Retail Trade: 109
- Accommodation and Food Services: 93
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 69
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 52
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 41
- Finance and Insurance: 40
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 24
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62924 — De Soto village, IL (5.2 mi)
- 62915 — Cambria village, IL (5.6 mi)
- 62903 — Carbondale city, IL (5.9 mi)
- 62902 — Carbondale city, IL (7 mi)
- 62949 — Hurst city, IL (7 mi)
- 62918 — Carterville city, IL (7.4 mi)
- 62921 — Colp village, IL (8 mi)
- 62966 — Murphysboro city, IL (8.2 mi)
Areas that include 62901
- Carbondale, IL ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Jackson County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Williamson County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 8: highest median home value in Jackson County
- No. 1 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Jackson County
- No. 2 of 8: lowest median age in Jackson County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62901, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62901 in?
- 62901 is a Carbondale, IL mailing address. By land area, 45% lies inside Carbondale; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62901 in?
- 62901 is mostly in Jackson County (89% of its land), with smaller parts in Williamson County.
- What is the population of 62901?
- About 22,946 people (±577), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 22,967.
- What is the median household income in 62901?
- $35,089 (±$3,688), 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 62901?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62901 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62901?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62924 (5.2 mi, De Soto), 62915 (5.6 mi, Cambria), 62903 (5.9 mi, Carbondale), 62902 (7 mi, Carbondale), 62949 (7 mi, Hurst) and 62918 (7.4 mi, Carterville).
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