62903 ZIP Code — Carbondale, IL
Jackson County, Illinois
ZIP code 62903 is located in Carbondale, Illinois, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 20.24 square miles and serves a population of 2,585 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.
About ZIP code 62903
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $157,800. Renters make up the majority at 57%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $46,012. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
2,585
population
20.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62903 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62903
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62903. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Carbondale | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
62901 Carbondale (6.7 mi)
62905 Alto Pass (7.8 mi)
62958 Makanda (8 mi)
62966 Murphysboro (8.4 mi)
62902 Carbondale (8.8 mi)
62920 Cobden (8.8 mi)
62942 Grand Tower (10.6 mi)
62940 Gorham (11.5 mi)
62924 De Soto (11.8 mi)
62998 Wolf Lake (13.2 mi)
62918 Carterville (13.5 mi)
62906 Anna (15.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,585 |
| Population density | 128 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 077 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 20.24 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.18 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.6578 |
| Longitude | -89.2772 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 618 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 58.0% | 58.8% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 19.8% | 23.5% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.7% | 13.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.5% | 3.8% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
2,585
Population
128
People per sq mi
28.6
Median age
$46,012
Median household income
$31,001
Per capita income
$157,800
Median home value
$797
Median monthly rent
43.4%
Home ownership
19.6%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
786
Housing units
47.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
117
Under 5
133
46
5–9
52
65
10–14
75
55
15–19
63
276
20–24
316
170
25–34
194
95
35–44
108
88
45–54
100
88
55–59
101
21
60–64
23
82
65–74
93
72
75–84
82
33
85+
37
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 528 | 20.4% |
| 18 and over | 2,057 | 79.6% |
| 65 and over | 399 | 15.4% |
| Median age | 28.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67%
Black or African American
10.7%
Asian
6.6%
Hispanic or Latino
5.2%
Other race
4.5%
Two or more races
4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,827 | 67% |
| Black or African American | 291 | 10.7% |
| Asian | 179 | 6.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 142 | 5.2% |
| Other race | 122 | 4.5% |
| Two or more races | 120 | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 35 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 58.0% | 58.8% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 19.8% | 23.5% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.7% | 13.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.5% | 3.8% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
10.2%
$15k–$25k
15.1%
$25k–$35k
11.3%
$35k–$50k
11.6%
$50k–$75k
13.5%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
14.1%
$150k–$200k
5.0%
$200k+
3.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 10.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 15.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.0% |
| $200k+ | 3.2% |
| Median income | $46,012 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
21.4%
$50k–$100k
7.7%
$100k–$150k
11.3%
$150k–$200k
37.8%
$200k–$300k
4.6%
$300k–$500k
17.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,800 |
| Median rent / month | $797 |
| Owner occupied | 43.4% |
| Renter occupied | 56.6% |
| Vacant | 20.3% |
| Single-family detached | 40.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.6% |
| Mobile homes | 22.7% |
| Median rooms | 4.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.83 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 20.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 47.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 24.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.6% |
| 3 or more | 13.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.0% |
| Electricity | 68.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 5.4% |
| Solar | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 415 | 36.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 93 | 8.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 273 | 23.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 360 | 31.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 232 | 20.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 264 | 23.1% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 52.5% | 48.1% |
| Married | 43.8% | 35.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 10.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.9%
Some HS, no diploma
1.0%
HS graduate
13.3%
Some college, no degree
22.4%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
23.1%
Graduate / professional
24.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 47.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 113 | 11.2% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 176 | 17.4% |
| High school | 47 | 4.6% |
| College / grad school | 676 | 66.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
44.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.9%
Retail trade
10.1%
Manufacturing
10.0%
Professional & management
5.9%
Other services
4.2%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Public administration
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Transportation & utilities
1.1%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.3% |
| Service | 29.5% |
| Sales & office | 14.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.8% |
| Production & transportation | 7.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 64.8% |
| Government | 29.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.1% |
| Carpool | 20.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 12.0% |
| Other means | 3.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.2 |
Poverty
All people
19.6%
Under 18 years
19.9%
18 and over
19.5%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
59.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.5% |
| Retirement income | 23.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| High blood pressure | 27.2% |
| High cholesterol | 25.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| Arthritis | 19.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 4.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.9% |
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 26.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.4% |
| Depression | 19.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.6% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 11.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.5% |
| Visited dentist | 56.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 81.7% |
| Teeth loss | 16.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 129 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.2% |
| Under 18 | 15.9% |
| 18–64 years | 5.9% |
| 65 and over | 40.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.5% |
| Public insurance | 37.9% |
| No insurance | 8.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,335 | 90.3% |
| Spanish | 76 | 3.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 76 | 3.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,415 | 93.4% |
| Born in same state | 2,405 | 93.0% |
| Born in different state | 1,581 | 61.2% |
| Foreign born | 10 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 170 | 6.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 156 | 91.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 591 | 22.9% |
| Italian | 223 | 8.6% |
| Arab | 119 | 4.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 108 | 4.2% |
| Polish | 58 | 2.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.1% |
| Internet access | 92.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62903
What city is ZIP code 62903 in?
ZIP code 62903 is primarily assigned to Carbondale, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62903 in?
ZIP code 62903 falls within Jackson County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 62903 mostly rentals?
57% of occupied units in ZIP code 62903 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62903?
20% of residents in ZIP code 62903 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 62903?
47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62903?
The median home value in ZIP code 62903 is $157,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 62903 in?
ZIP code 62903 observes the CST timezone.