ZIP 62821 — Economy & Jobs

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Carmi city, IL (62821)

Median Income

$54,471

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+384

Wealth inflow

Population

6,896

Unemployment

2.3%

1.4pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 384 for ZIP 62821 (Carmi 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

2.3%-38% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.9%-85% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

19.2%+64% vs US avg

218

Establishments

2,335

Employees

~11 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining12.4%
Construction3.1%
Manufacturing15.0%
Wholesale trade1.0%
Retail trade13.8%
Transportation, utilities5.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.6%
Professional, scientific, management6.8%
Education, health care, social21.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.4%
Other services2.8%
Public administration3.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 62821 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 1.5%, median income fell 4.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 9.2%.

Median Income

$54,471

-28% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate