Zip Code 62321 - Illinois
Illinois | United States
| Area of Zip Code 62321 | 167.8 sq mi |
| Population | 3,605 |
| Male Population | 1,776 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 1,829 (50.7%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | -22.1% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | -16.6% |
| Median Age | 44.2 years |
| Male Median Age | 42.2 years |
| Female Median Age | 46.1 years |
| Neighborhoods | Carthage |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Coordinates | 40.40849854997349° / -91.10391965244352° |
| Related Zip Codes | 62301, 62305, 62306, 62311, 62320, 62323, 62324, 62325, 62326, 62329 |
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Zip Code 62321 - Illinois Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,629 | 4,473 | 4,321 | 4,031 | 3,605 | 3,569 | 3,357 |
| Population Density | 10.7 / km² | 10.3 / km² | 9.9 / km² | 9.3 / km² | 8.3 / km² | 8.2 / km² | 7.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridRacial demographics for Zip Code 62321 - Illinois
Zip Code 62321 - Illinois Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 16.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 62321 - Illinois | -22.1% | -19.4% | -16.6% |
| Illinois | +16.2% | +9.2% | +3.4% |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Zip Code 62321 - Illinois Median Age
Median Age: 44.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 62321 - Illinois | 44.2 yrs | 46.1 yrs | 42.2 yrs |
| Illinois | 36.6 yrs | 37.9 yrs | 35.3 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Zip Code 62321 Population Density
Population Density: 21.5 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 62321 | 3,605 | 167.8 sq mi | 21.5 / mi² |
| Illinois | 12.9 million | 57,913.5 sq mi | 223 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Zip Code 62321 - Illinois Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Stats and Demographics for Zip Code 62321 - Illinois
| Population | 3,605 |
| Households in Zip Code 62321 - Illinois | 1,976 |
| People per Household | 2.36 |
| Average House Value | $62,700 |
| Income per Household | $36,847 |
Business Concentration in Zip Code 62321 - Illinois
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Zip Code 62321 - Illinois
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty salons | 27 | 47.9 years |
| Car repair | 7 | 41.9 years |
| Chiropractors | 8 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 7 | 45.2 years |
| Education | 5 | — |
| Lawyers legal | 1 | 29.7 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 21 | 26.4 years |
| Religion | 3 | 58.4 years |
| Restaurants | 9 | 26.1 years |
| Shopping | 2 | 35.9 years |
| Unreachable | 3 | — |
| Businesses | 2,440 |
| Estimated total revenue | ~$356.9M |
| Median revenue per business | ~$423.2K |
| Estimated jobs | 2,453 |
| Estimated payroll | ~$105.0M |
| Industries | Businesses | Total revenue | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 161 | ~$138.5M | ~$466.6K | 356 |
| Human health and social work activities | 168 | ~$87.3M | ~$687.3K | 528 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 90 | ~$26.4M | ~$596.4K | 87 |
| Other service activities | 164 | ~$20.5M | ~$232.8K | 225 |
| Construction | 52 | ~$14.1M | ~$489.6K | 70 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 60 | ~$6.9M | ~$314.1K | 70 |
| Transportation and storage | 33 | ~$6.6M | ~$491.6K | 56 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 58 | ~$6.5M | ~$186.6K | 213 |
Largest businesses by estimated revenue
- Heritage Tractor — Carthage, Illinois · ~$44.1M
- Memorial Hospital: Emergency Room — Carthage, Illinois · ~$43.2M
- Professional Swine Management, LLC — Carthage, Illinois · ~$23.4M
- Carthage Veterinary Service, LTD — Carthage, Illinois · ~$13.1M
- Novus Ag — Carthage, Illinois · ~$10.5M
median from the 309 of 2,440 businesses with estimates Estimate based on strong signals
Zip Code 62321 - Illinois — Revenue trend
Median business revenue by year
| Year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median revenue per business | ~$310.6K | ~$309.9K | ~$346.0K | ~$376.4K | ~$404.5K | ~$418.5K |
Revenue modeled for the same 305 businesses across all years. Estimate based on strong signals
Business distribution by price for Zip Code 62321 - Illinois
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Zip Code 62321 - Illinois Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $31,476 | $30,809 | $31,307 | $35,194 | $38,829 | $39,599 | $39,133 | $42,168 |
| Total GDP | $144.1M | $142.7M | $138.4M | $151.5M | $163.5M | $160.3M | $147.8M | $158.7M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Zip Code 62321 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 62321 | 74,078 tn | 20.55 tn | 441.6 tons/mi² |
| Illinois | 258,230,858 tn | 20 tn | 4,458.9 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Zip Code 62321 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 74,078 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 20.55 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 441.6 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/18/09 | 8:34 PM | 4.8 | 96.7 km | — | Illinois | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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