62958 ZIP Code — Makanda, IL

Jackson County, Illinois

ZIP code 62958 is located in Makanda, Illinois, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 48.77 square miles and serves a population of 2,091 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62958

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($64,811) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 62958 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,091

population

48.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62958 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62958

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62958. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Makanda	Acceptable
Makanda	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62920 Cobden (5.2 mi) 62902 Carbondale (5.4 mi) 62903 Carbondale (8 mi) 62939 Goreville (9.7 mi) 62906 Anna (10 mi) 62905 Alto Pass (10.2 mi) 62901 Carbondale (10.2 mi) 62912 Buncombe (10.9 mi) 62918 Carterville (13.3 mi) 62933 Energy (14.2 mi) 62926 Dongola (15.3 mi) 62966 Murphysboro (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,091
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	48.77 sq mi
Water area	2.86 sq mi
Latitude	37.5924
Longitude	-89.1576
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	35.9%	58.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	23.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.0%	3.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,091

Population

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$64,811

Median household income

$39,367

Per capita income

$154,200

Median home value

$857

Median monthly rent

75.5%

Home ownership

14.3%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

792

Housing units

48.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

126

35–44

112

217

45–54

193

55–59

124

60–64

110

144

65–74

129

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	436	20.9%
18 and over	1,655	79.1%
65 and over	378	18.1%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.4%

Black or African American 4.1%

Asian 3%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,898	90.4%
Black or African American	87	4.1%
Asian	63	3%
Two or more races	36	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.4%
Other race	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.9%	58.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	23.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.0%	3.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 8.5%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k+ 8.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.5%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	10.2%
$200k+	8.1%
Median income	$64,811

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 28.3%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k–$300k 16.7%

$300k–$500k 13.5%

$500k–$1M 6.8%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,200
Median rent / month	$857
Owner occupied	75.5%
Renter occupied	24.5%
Vacant	12.6%
Single-family detached	72.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	26.9%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	18.1%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	0.1%
1939 or earlier	14.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	39.2%
3 bedrooms	33.3%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.9%
Electricity	56.1%
Propane / LP gas	19.1%
Wood	6.9%
Solar	1.1%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	508	57.7%
Cohabiting couple	44	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	204	23.2%
Female householder, no spouse	125	14.2%
Households with children under 18	213	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	262	29.7%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	18.9%
Married	54.7%	63.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.6%	8.0%
Divorced	10.7%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 21.3%

Some college, no degree 13.7%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 24.7%

Graduate / professional 23.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	48.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	7.5%
Kindergarten	19	5.1%
Elementary school	152	40.6%
High school	121	32.4%
College / grad school	54	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 44.8%

Professional & management 11.1%

Retail trade 10.7%

Other services 9.7%

Public administration 4.4%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Construction 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Manufacturing 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.5%
Service	25.1%
Sales & office	14.8%
Natural resources & construction	4.9%
Production & transportation	5.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.6%
Government	31.2%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.4%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 14.3%

Under 18 years 9.1%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 39.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.9%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	16.9%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	67.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	145	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	28.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.1%
Public insurance	41.7%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,974	94.4%
Spanish	21	1.1%
Other Indo-European	4	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.3%
Other languages	12	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,043	97.7%
Born in same state	2,039	97.5%
Born in different state	1,573	75.2%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	48	2.3%
Not a US citizen	25	52.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	322	15.4%
Italian	162	7.7%
Arab	66	3.2%
Polish	49	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	40	1.9%
Norwegian	9	0.4%
Irish	2	0.1%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62958

What city is ZIP code 62958 in?

ZIP code 62958 is primarily assigned to Makanda, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62958 in?

ZIP code 62958 falls within Jackson County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62958?

48% 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 62958?

The median home value in ZIP code 62958 is $154,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 62958?

ZIP code 62958 has an estimated population of 2,091 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62958?

The median household income in ZIP code 62958 is $64,811, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62958 in?

ZIP code 62958 observes the CST timezone.