62901 ZIP Code – Carbondale, Illinois
62901 is a large ZIP code in Carbondale, Illinois, part of Jackson County with a population of approximately 23,178 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $31,857, which is well below the Illinois average and well below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $137,800, well below the national average, with 30.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $734 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 45% single-family (decreasing), 36% apartments (increasing), 14% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 8.8%, well above the national average. An estimated 33.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. About 47.9% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The median age is 26.0, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 62924, 62915, 62903.
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ZIP 62901 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62901 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23k | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $31k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $137k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $734 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 26.0 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.8% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 33.4% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 47.9% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62924 – De Soto
- 62915 – Cambria
- 62903 – Carbondale
- 62902 – Carbondale
- 62949 – Hurst
- 62918 – Carterville
- 62966 – Murphysboro
- 62921 – Colp
- 62958 – Makanda
- 62933 – Energy
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62924 | DE SOTO | 2,812 | $57,500 |
| 62915 | CAMBRIA | 431 | $24,924 |
| 62903 | CARBONDALE | 2,585 | $46,012 |
| 62902 | CARBONDALE | 4,344 | $68,125 |
| 62949 | HURST | 770 | $35,000 |