ZIP Code 62959, IL

Living in 62959

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Bikeability 36
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Walkability 21
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Commute 78
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 90
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Airports 3
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Hospitals 23
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Colleges 38
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Schools 8
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Residents

28k Population +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

$51k Median 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

$136k Median Home Value +$30k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$573 Median 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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Hospitals

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Franklin Hospital
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