62956 ZIP Code — Karnak, IL

Pulaski County, Illinois

ZIP code 62956 is located in Karnak, Illinois, within Pulaski County. It covers approximately 27.01 square miles and serves a population of 1,206 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62956

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,649. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62956 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,206

population

27.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62956 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62956

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62956. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Karnak	Acceptable
Karnak	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62941 Grand Chain (3.5 mi) 62908 Belknap (3.8 mi) 62923 Cypress (6.1 mi) 62995 Vienna (10.1 mi) 62970 Olmsted (10.5 mi) 62943 Grantsburg (10.8 mi) 62992 Ullin (11.3 mi) 62960 Metropolis (12.4 mi) 42053 Kevil (12.8 mi) 42056 La Center (13 mi) 62926 Dongola (13.3 mi) 62912 Buncombe (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,206
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	27.01 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	37.2801
Longitude	-88.9336
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	51.1%	58.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	31.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	8.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,206

Population

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$67,649

Median household income

$24,578

Per capita income

$108,800

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

84.8%

Home ownership

18.6%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

396

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

114

65–74

153

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	291	24.1%
18 and over	915	75.9%
65 and over	351	29.1%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.5%

Two or more races 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Black or African American 2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,121	89.5%
Two or more races	60	4.8%
Hispanic or Latino	46	3.7%
Black or African American	25	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.1%	58.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	31.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	8.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.5%	8.8%

Under $10k 10.6%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 22.4%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.6%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	22.4%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	18.4%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$67,649

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.5%

$50k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 20.6%

$300k–$500k 0.6%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,800
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	84.8%
Renter occupied	15.2%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	79.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.2%
2000–2009	17.7%
1990–1999	7.6%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	25.3%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	17.7%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	14.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	67.7%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	34.6%
2 vehicles	43.7%
3 or more	18.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.8%
Electricity	45.7%
Propane / LP gas	23.3%
Wood	5.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	262	64.4%
Cohabiting couple	9	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	41	10.1%
Female householder, no spouse	95	23.3%
Households with children under 18	125	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	205	50.4%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.5%	30.1%
Married	73.8%	47.5%
Separated	0.0%	2.9%
Widowed	1.8%	6.5%
Divorced	2.9%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	4.4%
Kindergarten	22	6.9%
Elementary school	93	29.2%
High school	54	16.9%
College / grad school	136	42.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.5%

Retail trade 16.3%

Public administration 10.7%

Other services 10.4%

Construction 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Professional & management 4.2%

Manufacturing 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.1%
Service	28.4%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	25.6%
Production & transportation	9.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	19.7%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.7%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	1.8%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	4.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 18.6%

Under 18 years 17.8%

18 and over 18.9%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 36.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.2%
Retirement income	41.0%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	9.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	59.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	96	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	23.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.5%
Public insurance	65.7%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,095	90.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,206	100.0%
Born in same state	1,206	100.0%
Born in different state	711	59.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	155	12.9%
Italian	94	7.8%
Arab	84	7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	1.6%
Norwegian	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.7%
Internet access	81.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62956

What city is ZIP code 62956 in?

ZIP code 62956 is primarily assigned to Karnak, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62956 in?

ZIP code 62956 falls within Pulaski County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62956 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 62956 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 62956 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 62956 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 62956 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 62956 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62956?

19% of residents in ZIP code 62956 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 62956 in?

ZIP code 62956 observes the CST timezone.