Carbondale
City in Jackson County, Illinois
Carbondale is a city in Jackson County, Illinois, with 21,857 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,150 ft (1,265 m) above sea level. The nearest town is De Soto, 6.5 miles N.
- 21,857residents (2020 Census)
- 4,150 ftelevation · 1,265 m
- 17.5 sq miland area · 45.3 km²
- 1,250 / sq mipopulation density
- 62901ZIP code
About Carbondale
Carbondale is a city in Jackson County, Illinois, United States, within the Southern Illinois region informally known as "Little Egypt". As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 25,083, making it the most populous city in Southern Illinois outside the Metro East region of Greater St. Louis.
Carbondale was established in 1853 and developed as a crossroads of the railroad industry. Today, the major roadways of Illinois Route 13 and U.S. Route 51 intersect in the city. The city is located 96 miles (154 km) southeast of St. Louis on the northern edge of the Shawnee National Forest. It is the home of the main campus of Southern Illinois University.
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Living in Carbondale
- Median household income
- $32,128
- Median home value
- $127,900
- Median rent
- $771/mo
- Median age
- 24.6
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Carbondale had 21,857 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21,857 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,250 per sq mi (483 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carbondale at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 21,857 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.48 sq mi (45.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.43 sq mi (1.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,150 ft (1,265 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7221° N, 89.2237° W |
| ZIP code | 62901 |
| Official website | explorecarbondale.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1711163 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carbondale
- De Soto6.5 mi N
- Murphysboro6.7 mi NW
- Cambria6.9 mi NE
- Makanda7.1 mi S
- Harrison8.1 mi NW
- Carterville8.2 mi E
- Blairsville8.2 mi NE
- Hurst9.0 mi NE
- Crainville9.3 mi E
- Bush9.7 mi NE
- Colp9.9 mi NE
- Energy11.4 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Carbondale
What county is Carbondale in?
Carbondale is in Jackson County, Illinois.
What is the population of Carbondale, IL?
21,857 people lived in Carbondale at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carbondale, IL?
The ZIP code of Carbondale is 62901.
What is the elevation of Carbondale?
4,150 feet (1,265 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carbondale?
De Soto (6.5 mi), Murphysboro (6.7 mi), Cambria (6.9 mi), Makanda (7.1 mi), Harrison (8.1 mi).
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