The U.S. ZIP Code 62903 is associated with Carbondale, IL in Jackson County. The current population estimate is 3,242. It is estimated that 14.1% of residents in the 62903 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 23.7 years. Approximately 54.8% of residents in this Illinois region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $26,830. Median househould income is at $39,375, with an estimated 11% of the population living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 62903 is $39,375, while the region's mean household income is $71,072. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,830. The per capita income in ZIP Code 62903 of $26,830 is approximately 25.55% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,038. An estimated 10.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately10.53% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.4% of the population in 62903 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 14.7% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 4.1% of 62903 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 14.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 21.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 8.6% |
In ZIP Code 62903, 95.3% of the population graduated high school, while 54.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 28.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 12.0% in this Jackson County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 12.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.4% |
| Associate's degree | 6.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 26.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 28.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 62903, 92.7% is one race, while 7.3% are two or more races. Approximately 9.0% of 62903 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 62903 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (76.1%), followed by Asian (11.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.7% |
| Asian | 11.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 6.0% |
In ZIP Code 62903, 85.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 5.8% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Jackson County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 85.3% |
| Spanish | 4.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 5.8% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 62903 are younger than average. The median age of 23.7 years in ZIP Code 62903 is approximately 37.8% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 27.1% of the population in 62903 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 9.4% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.6% of 62903 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 9.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 27.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 2.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.2% |
| 85 years and over | 2.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 62903 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 62903 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 62903, an estimated 24.6% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 19.5% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Jackson County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 17.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 19.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 24.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 7.8% |
In 62903, 55.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 15.8 minutes. Approximately 49.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 62903 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.7% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 62903 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.2% |
| Construction | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.0% |
| Retail trade | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.5% |
| Information | 1.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 49.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 15.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.5% |
| Public administration | 5.8% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 62903, debt collection have received the most complaints in 62903 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Jackson County region was attempts to collect debt not owed.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 1 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 62903 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.07 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 23.06% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.07% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 62903 | 10.98¢/kWh | 6.75¢/kWh | 3.28¢/kWh |
| Illinois | 15.35¢/kWh | 12.19¢/kWh | 9.42¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.62¢/kWh | 13.58¢/kWh | 8.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 62903 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.79 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.47 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.91 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.41 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.63 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.94 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.65 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.13 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.9 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.32 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.36 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.39 | 1.78 | 5.46 |