City

Karnak, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Pulaski County  ·  Illinois

👥1,155Population
💰$67,202Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$107,600Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓32.2%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 48% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.4% Female 56.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.6%Hispanic: 1%Black: 3.3%Other: 10.1%Race
White85.6%
Hispanic1.0%
Black3.3%
Other10.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
20%
45–64
20%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty17.3% ▲ 73% above avg
College Grads32.2% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 48% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (1.3%)
HS Graduate276 (35.5%)
Some College118 (15.2%)
Associates123 (15.8%)
Bachelors112 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree138 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 35.5%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad35.5%
Some College15.2%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.5%Renter: 11.5%Tenure
Owner88.5%
Renter11.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,202 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$107,600 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$761/mo
Total Housing Units478
Vacant Units61

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Karnak, IL

Karnak is a city in Illinois, located in Pulaski County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,155 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.8 years.

Economically, Karnak is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,202 is near the national average. Approximately 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Karnak is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $761 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Karnak is moderately educated. 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.63%).

Karnak, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Karnak
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62956 1,155 $67,202 $107,600 $761 7.3% 32.2% 88.5%