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Carbondale, IL — ZIP 62901

Population: 22,946 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 62901 (Carbondale, IL) is $129,799 — up 7.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $30,000 after a median 178 days on market. Typical rent runs $702/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, coldwave, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$129,799

Median home value

+7.9%

1-year change

178

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$129,799
1-year appreciation
+7.9%
3-year appreciation
+16.4%
5-year appreciation
+37.6%
10-year appreciation
+45.1%
All-time peak (2008-05)
$147,437
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$30,000
Median list price
$249,900
Median price per sqft
$52
1-year sale-price change
-72.6%
Median days on market
178 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
78
Sale-to-list ratio
90.2%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+0.4%
Days to pending
91 days
New listings (monthly)
22

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$702/mo
1-year rent change
+5.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$780/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$975/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,830/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Carbondale ESD 95, Carbondale CHSD 165
Schools include
Thomas Elementary School, Carbondale Middle School, Parrish Elem School, Lewis School, Carbondale Comm H S

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, winterWeather, earthquake, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
53.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sangamo Electric Dump/Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (USDOI) (11.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,435
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,309

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park (48 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF CARBONDALE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-346 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
36.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,490
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
59.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,414
Average weekly wage
$1,005
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
4

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 62901State medianUS median
Median home value$129,799$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$30,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market178 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$702/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,490$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 62901?
$129,799.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 62901?
$30,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 62901?
Median days on market: 178 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 62901?
Typical rent: $702/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 62901?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, winterWeather, earthquake, hail.
Is ZIP 62901 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 62901?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 62901?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 62901?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 62901?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 62901 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 62901?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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