Jackson County, IL ZIP Codes
Illinois (IL) · 15 ZIP codes · 13 cities
15
ZIP codes
52,565
population (2021)
-12.7%
pop change since 2010
17077
FIPS code
Jackson County ZIP code map
About Jackson County
Jackson County is located in Illinois and contains 15 ZIP codes across 13 cities and communities.
The county's population was 52,565 as of 2021,
a decrease of
12.7% from 60,218 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Jackson County is 17077.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 52,565 |
| 2010 population | 60,218 |
| Change | -12.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| FIPS code | 17077 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Jackson County
Ava
Campbell Hill
Carbondale
De Soto
Dowell
Elkville
Gorham
Grand Tower
Jacob
Makanda
Murphysboro
Pomona
Vergennes
ZIP codes for Jackson County, IL (15)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62901 | Carbondale | Jackson | View map |
| 62902 | Carbondale | Jackson | View map |
| 62903 | Carbondale | Jackson | View map |
| 62907 | Ava | Jackson | View map |
| 62916 | Campbell Hill | Jackson | View map |
| 62924 | De Soto | Jackson | View map |
| 62927 | Dowell | Jackson | View map |
| 62932 | Elkville | Jackson | View map |
| 62940 | Gorham | Jackson | View map |
| 62942 | Grand Tower | Jackson | View map |
| 62950 | Jacob | Jackson | View map |
| 62958 | Makanda | Jackson | View map |
| 62966 | Murphysboro | Jackson | View map |
| 62975 | Pomona | Jackson | View map |
| 62994 | Vergennes | Jackson | View map |
Demographics & statistics
55,469
Population
33.5
Median age
$45,861
Median household income
$29,691
Per capita income
$105,371
Median home value
$653
Median monthly rent
67.5%
Home ownership
16.1%
Poverty rate
8.8%
Unemployment
16,711
Housing units
26.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,511
Under 5
1,425
1,444
5–9
1,361
1,525
10–14
1,437
2,358
15–19
2,223
4,428
20–24
4,174
3,822
25–34
3,604
2,871
35–44
2,707
2,835
45–54
2,673
1,702
55–59
1,604
1,527
60–64
1,440
2,702
65–74
2,547
1,161
75–84
1,094
666
85+
628
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,473 | 20.6% |
| 18 and over | 44,996 | 79.4% |
| 65 and over | 8,798 | 17.9% |
| Median age | 33.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.2%
Black or African American
13.4%
Two or more races
4.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.8%
Asian
3.4%
Other race
2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,608 | 72.2% |
| Black or African American | 7,731 | 13.4% |
| Two or more races | 2,513 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,174 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 1,968 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 1,500 | 2.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 81 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 68 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
4.9%
$15k–$25k
9.9%
$25k–$35k
9.6%
$35k–$50k
13.9%
$50k–$75k
19.6%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
13.1%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
$200k+
6.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.1% |
| $200k+ | 6.8% |
| Median income | $45,861 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
24.8%
$50k–$100k
21.9%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
14.0%
$200k–$300k
11.1%
$300k–$500k
7.0%
$500k–$1M
2.6%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $105,371 |
| Median rent / month | $653 |
| Owner occupied | 67.5% |
| Renter occupied | 32.5% |
| Vacant | 17.0% |
| Single-family detached | 68.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.2% |
| Mobile homes | 18.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.0% |
| 3 or more | 24.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 24.9% |
| Electricity | 56.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 2.5% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,248 | 45.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,911 | 10.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6,159 | 20.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,745 | 23.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,191 | 26.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,297 | 30.3% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.5% | 24.7% |
| Married | 47.5% | 49.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 14.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.6%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
29.6%
Some college, no degree
25.1%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
15.5%
Graduate / professional
10.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 951 | 9.2% |
| Kindergarten | 595 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 4,180 | 33.7% |
| High school | 2,325 | 18.9% |
| College / grad school | 10,470 | 26.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.7%
Construction
14.5%
Retail trade
10.1%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Professional & management
6.5%
Public administration
6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Other services
4.0%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.6% |
| Service | 21.0% |
| Sales & office | 16.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.7% |
| Production & transportation | 11.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 65.7% |
| Government | 24.1% |
| Self-employed | 10.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.8% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.1 |
Poverty
All people
16.1%
Under 18 years
18.1%
18 and over
14.9%
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
24.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.2% |
| Retirement income | 27.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.2% |
| High cholesterol | 32.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 27.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| No physical activity | 27.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 11.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.8% |
| Visited dentist | 59.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.5% |
| Teeth loss | 16.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,880 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.7% |
| 18–64 years | 16.1% |
| 65 and over | 41.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.9% |
| Public insurance | 40.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 52,533 | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 1,491 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 560 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 489 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 306 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 52,383 | 97.4% |
| Born in same state | 52,085 | 97.0% |
| Born in different state | 38,828 | 77.9% |
| Foreign born | 298 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,086 | 2.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,153 | 36.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6,256 | 11.3% |
| Italian | 5,958 | 10.7% |
| Arab | 2,212 | 4% |
| English | 573 | 1% |
| Polish | 387 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 160 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 115 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 104 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 74 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.3% |
| Internet access | 88.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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