62917 ZIP Code — Carrier Mills, IL

Saline County, Illinois

ZIP code 62917 is located in Carrier Mills, Illinois, within Saline County. It covers approximately 29.74 square miles and serves a population of 2,516 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62917

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $72,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($48,221) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62917 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,516

population

29.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62917 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62917

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62917. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carrier Mills	Acceptable
Carrier Mills	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62987 Stonefort (3.3 mi) 62946 Harrisburg (5.7 mi) 62935 Galatia (9.4 mi) 62967 New Burnside (9.7 mi) 62974 Pittsburg (10.5 mi) 62922 Creal Springs (11.1 mi) 62928 Eddyville (12.4 mi) 62977 Raleigh (12.9 mi) 62959 Marion (12.9 mi) 62972 Ozark (13.1 mi) 62947 Herod (14.3 mi) 62930 Eldorado (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,516
Population density	85 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	29.74 sq mi
Water area	1.30 sq mi
Latitude	37.6876
Longitude	-88.6452
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	60.9%	56.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	23.0%	27.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	13.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.5%	3.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,516

Population

People per sq mi

47.5

Median age

$48,221

Median household income

$39,339

Per capita income

$72,200

Median home value

$623

Median monthly rent

80.6%

Home ownership

19.1%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

1,024

Housing units

10.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

105

134

35–44

143

151

45–54

160

122

55–59

130

114

60–64

121

128

65–74

135

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	520	20.7%
18 and over	1,996	79.3%
65 and over	541	21.5%
Median age	47.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.3%

Black or African American 15.3%

Two or more races 2.9%

Asian 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,001	79.3%
Black or African American	386	15.3%
Two or more races	72	2.9%
Asian	55	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.2%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.9%	56.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	23.0%	27.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	13.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.5%	3.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 10.2%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 18.6%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	10.2%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	18.6%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$48,221

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.6%

$50k–$100k 40.0%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 4.6%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$72,200
Median rent / month	$623
Owner occupied	80.6%
Renter occupied	19.4%
Vacant	17.7%
Single-family detached	85.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	7.2%
1990–1999	8.4%
1980–1989	12.4%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	20.9%
1939 or earlier	20.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	33.9%
3 bedrooms	42.1%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	34.6%
2 vehicles	39.7%
3 or more	18.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.2%
Electricity	40.2%
Propane / LP gas	12.6%
Wood	2.1%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	537	53.5%
Cohabiting couple	48	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	174	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	244	24.3%
Households with children under 18	222	22.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	379	37.8%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	17.4%
Married	51.2%	56.4%
Separated	0.9%	3.4%
Widowed	5.3%	13.0%
Divorced	12.7%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 38.4%

Some college, no degree 25.4%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.5%
Bachelor's or higher	10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	79	18.7%
Kindergarten	21	5.0%
Elementary school	180	42.7%
High school	87	20.6%
College / grad school	55	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.1%

Education & healthcare 22.1%

Other services 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.7%

Public administration 7.7%

Retail trade 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Construction 4.4%

Information 3.6%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Professional & management 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.7%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	16.8%
Production & transportation	20.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	18.9%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.9%
Carpool	1.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.7%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 19.1%

Under 18 years 25.9%

18 and over 17.3%

Married-couple families 7.3%

Female-led households 17.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	9.2%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	61.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	225	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	0.4%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	49.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.5%
Public insurance	54.6%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	6.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,335	92.8%
Spanish	10	0.4%
Other Indo-European	10	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,465	98.0%
Born in same state	2,465	98.0%
Born in different state	1,872	74.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	51	2.0%
Not a US citizen	37	72.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	445	17.7%
French	195	7.8%
Arab	117	4.7%
English	71	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	25	1%
Polish	11	0.4%
Irish	6	0.2%
Dutch	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	79.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62917

What city is ZIP code 62917 in?

ZIP code 62917 is primarily assigned to Carrier Mills, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62917 in?

ZIP code 62917 falls within Saline County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62917?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62917?

19% of residents in ZIP code 62917 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62917 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 62917 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 62917 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 62917 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 62917 in?

ZIP code 62917 observes the CST timezone.