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Carbondale, IL
City in Jackson County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62901, 62903.
Population
22,158
Land area
17.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,268
ZIP codes
2
Carbondale and its ZIP codes
Carbondale at a glance
- Carbondale is about 5.5 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 109th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $32,128, 61% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $127,900 (51% below Illinois) and median rent is $771 a month.
Local data for Carbondale, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carbondale, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,128
Poverty rate
37.4%
Median home value
$127,900
Median rent
$771/mo
Homeownership
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher
48.2%
Median age
24.6
Average commute
16.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,853), Irish Americans (2,054), Mexican Americans (1,278).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Carbondale.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,060
27,609 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,957
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$312M
FY 2026, $5,897 per person
PPP loans
$40.3M
899 loans, 5,284 jobs reported
How people get to work
Carbondale, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.1%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked9.3%
- Bicycle2.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home12.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carbondale, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,062
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
112
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 23°F
49.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carbondale, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
ZIP codes in Carbondale
2 in or overlapping Carbondale. Population shown
Cities near Carbondale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| De SotoVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.9 |
| MurphysboroCity | 6.6 mi | 5.2 |
| CambriaVillage | 6.9 mi | 1.4 |
| MakandaVillage | 7.1 mi | 5.3 |
| CartervilleCity | 7.6 mi | 5.3 |
| HarrisonCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2.1 |
| BlairsvilleCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1 |
| HurstCity | 8.7 mi | 0.9 |
| CrainvilleVillage | 9 mi | 1.7 |
| BushVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.5 |
| ColpVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.1 |
| EnergyVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Alto PassVillage | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| HerrinCity | 12 mi | 9.7 |
| RoyaltonVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| ElkvilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carbondale, IL in?
- Carbondale is in Jackson County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Carbondale, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Carbondale include 62901, 62903.
- What is the population of Carbondale, IL?
- About 22,158 people live in Carbondale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carbondale?
- Nearby places include De Soto (6.4 mi), Murphysboro (6.6 mi), Cambria (6.9 mi), Makanda (7.1 mi), Carterville (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023