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Makanda, IL

Village in Jackson County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62958.

Population

612

Land area

5.3sq mi

People per sq mi

116

ZIP codes

1

Makanda and its ZIP codes

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Makanda at a glance

  • Makanda is 49% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $79,000 a year, 5% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $242,600 (8% below Illinois) and median rent is $954 a month.

Local data for Makanda, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Makanda, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$79,000

Poverty rate

8.3%

Median home value

$242,600

Median rent

$954/mo

Homeownership

81.9%

Bachelor's or higher

65.5%

Median age

50.3

Average commute

24.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (137), Irish Americans (71), Italian Americans (44).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Makanda.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Aug 2026, -0.9 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

Jackson County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Makanda, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone82.9%
  • Carpooled5.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home10.5%

Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Makanda, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Makanda, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.1%

U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts

Diabetes

13.1%

U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts

Smoking

10.6%

U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.8%

U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts

ZIP codes in Makanda

1 in or overlapping Makanda. Population shown

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Cities near Makanda

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Alto PassVillage5 mi2.1
CobdenVillage6 mi1.2
CarbondaleCity7.1 mi17.5
MurphysboroCity11 mi5.2
AnnaCity11 mi3.7
JonesboroCity12 mi2.7
CartervilleCity13 mi5.3
HarrisonCensus-designated place13 mi2.1
CambriaVillage13 mi1.4
De SotoVillage13 mi0.9
CrainvilleVillage14 mi1.7
Grand TowerCity14 mi1.2
GorhamVillage14 mi1.2
BlairsvilleCensus-designated place15 mi1
HurstCity16 mi0.9
ColpVillage16 mi0.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Makanda, IL in?
Makanda is in Jackson County, Illinois.
What ZIP codes are in Makanda, IL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Makanda include 62958.
What is the population of Makanda, IL?
About 612 people live in Makanda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Makanda?
Nearby places include Alto Pass (5 mi), Cobden (6 mi), Carbondale (7.1 mi), Murphysboro (11 mi), Anna (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023