ZIP 62321 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Carthage city, IL (62321)

Median Income

$74,859

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+205

Wealth inflow

Population

3,682

Unemployment

1.6%

2.1pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 205 for ZIP 62321 (Carthage city, IL) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

1.6%-57% vs US avg

Self-Employed

6.4%+5% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

10.1%-14% vs US avg

123

Establishments

1,376

Employees

~11 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining6.8%
Construction5.6%
Manufacturing12.4%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Retail trade15.2%
Transportation, utilities1.9%
Information1.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate8.3%
Professional, scientific, management8.0%
Education, health care, social20.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.5%
Other services4.3%
Public administration5.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 62321 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 2.6%, median income fell 8.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 4.2%.

Median Income

$74,859

-0% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate