ZIP Code 62959, IL
Living in 62959
Bikeability36
Walkability21
Commute78
Public Transit16
Affordability89
Public Safety90
Airports3
Hospitals23
Colleges38
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
28kPopulation+1.4k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black7%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate33%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$6.4k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty
22 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$136kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$573Median Monthly Rent+$98 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity67%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas28%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 62959
United States45
Illinois50
Carbondale Metro Area25
Williamson County10
Property Crime in 62959
United States48
Illinois43
Carbondale Metro Area33
Williamson County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 62959
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding42
Tornado23
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 62959, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 62959, IL
Agape Christian High School
6 miles, W
Community Christian Academy
7 miles, N
Unity Christian School
7 miles, NW
Our Lady of Mt Carmel School
9 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 62959, IL
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
17 miles, W
Southeast Missouri State University
44 miles, SW
University of Southern Indiana
69 miles, E
University of Evansville
77 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 62959, IL
Heartland Regional Medical Center
5 miles, NW
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
17 miles, W
Franklin Hospital
20 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 62959, IL
Barkley Regional Airport
46 miles, S
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
50 miles, SW
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
76 miles, NW
Evansville Regional Airport
79 miles, E