| ZIP Code | 62821 |
|---|---|
| City | Carmi |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | White County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 392 ft |
| Latitude | 38.071022 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.129673 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17193 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.22 |
| Below Poverty | 14.6% ▲ 46% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.1% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 53% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 61 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,381 (30.4%) |
| Some College | 947 (20.9%) |
| Associates | 599 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 676 (14.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 872 (19.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $54,471 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $107,900 ▼ 61% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $831/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,547 |
| Vacant Units | 554 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,547 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 554 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
ZIP code 62821 is located in Carmi, Illinois, within White County. With a population of 6,896, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.6 years. Economically, 62821 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $54,471 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62821 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $107,900 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $831 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 62821 is primarily White (96.40%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.6%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62821 stands at 2.3%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 62821 in Carmi, IL is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,896 residents, a median household income of $54,471, and a median home value of $107,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.