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ZIP Code 62821
Carmi, IL, White County
Population
6,668
Land area
170.5sq mi
People per sq mi
39
City
Carmi
ZIP 62821 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 62821 at a glance
- ZIP 62821 (Carmi) is 83% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,367 a year, 34% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,300 (56% below Illinois) and median rent is $820 a month.
Local data for ZIP 62821
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 62821, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,367
Poverty rate
17.6%
Median home value
$116,300
Prices +1.8% in a year
Median rent
$820/mo
Homeownership
75.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.5%
Median age
45.7
Average commute
21.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
218
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
2,335
$113M annual payroll
PPP loans
$20.71M
443 loans
Campaign donations
$21.23K
11% D, 11% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 62821, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
908
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
56
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 21°F
48.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 62821, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities in ZIP 62821
ZIP codes near 62821
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 62861Maunie | 6.3 mi | 0.2 |
| 62827Crossville | 8.5 mi | 65.8 |
| 62835Enfield | 10 mi | 74.6 |
| 62869Norris City | 10 mi | 93.4 |
| 62862Burnt Prairie | 11 mi | 27.9 |
| 62820Burnt Prairie | 12 mi | 21.4 |
| 47631New Harmony | 13 mi | 59.4 |
| 62867New Haven | 13 mi | 40.6 |
| 62844Grayville | 14 mi | 46.8 |
| 62887Springerton | 15 mi | 24.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 62821?
- ZIP code 62821 is in Carmi, IL (White County).
- What county is ZIP code 62821 in?
- ZIP code 62821 is mostly in White County, Illinois.
- How many people live in ZIP code 62821?
- About 6,668 people live in the 62821 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.