ZIP Code 62821 -- Carmi, IL

White | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.1x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
6,668
Unknown
Median Income
$55,367
Home Value
$116,300
Median Rent
$820
Median Age
45.70
Diversity Index
10.00
Very Low
Cost of Living
52.3
significantly below average
Unemployment
2.4%

About ZIP Code 62821

ZIP code 62821 in Carmi, Illinois is a unknown area with a population of 6,668. The median household income is $55,367, which is This is 26% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $116,300, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.1x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 52.3 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 45.70 years. Approximately 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in White, IL.

Population & Age

Total Population
6,668
Median Age
45.70
Male Population
3,349
50.2%
Female Population
3,319
49.8%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
10.00 Very Low
White
96.4%
Black or African American
0.7%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
2.7%
Other Race
0.2%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$55,367
Mean Household Income
$72,392
Per Capita Income
$33,742
Below Poverty Line
17.6%

This is 26% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$116,300
Median Rent
$820
Total Housing Units
3,592
Occupied Units
2,983
Vacant Units
609
17.0% vacancy
Median Year Built
1960
Owner Occupied
75.8%
Renter Occupied
24.2%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.1x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 75.8% Renter 24.2%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 88.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree 7.9%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
2,880
Employment Rate
97.6%
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
79.1%
Carpool
12.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.9%

Cost of Living Index

52.3
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 62821 is 47.8% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in White

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
62869 Norris city 2,795 $62,159
62844 Grayville 1,937 $47,625
62835 Enfield 1,398 $49,628
62827 Crossville 1,147 $52,550
62862 Mill shoals 244 $59,125
62887 Springerton 104 $29,135

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 62821

ZIP code 62821 (Carmi, IL) has a total population of 6,668 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 45.70 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 62821 is $55,367 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 26% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 62821 is primarily located in Carmi, Illinois (IL). It falls within White County.

The median home value in ZIP code 62821 is $116,300, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $820.

The median age in ZIP code 62821 is 45.70 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 62821 has a cost of living index of 52.25 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 62821, 20.49% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 7.94% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 62821 is 2.40%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 5.87% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.