62956 ZIP Code – Karnak, Illinois
62956 is a small ZIP code in Karnak, Illinois, part of Pulaski County with a population of approximately 1,206 residents. The median household income is $67,649 — near the Illinois average and near the national average. At $108,800, median home values run well below the national average, with 90.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $725 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 84% single-family (increasing).
At 7.3%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. About 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 47.8, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 62941, 62908, 62953.
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ZIP 62956 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62956 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,206 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $67k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $108k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $725 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.8 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.7% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.7% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62941 – Grand Chain
- 62908 – Belknap
- 62953 – Joppa
- 62923 – Cypress
- 42022 – Bandana
- 62995 – Vienna
- 62970 – Olmsted
- 62943 – Grantsburg
- 42056 – La Center
- 62992 – Ullin
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62941 | GRAND CHAIN | 500 | $58,750 |
| 62908 | BELKNAP | 443 | $80,500 |
| 62953 | JOPPA | 333 | $39,464 |
| 62923 | CYPRESS | 404 | $57,500 |
| 42022 | BANDANA | 161 | Not provided |