ZIP code 62956: Karnak, IL
62956 is a ZIP code in Karnak, Illinois, mainly in Massac County, part of the Paducah, KY-IL metro area. About 1,172 people live here.
- Population
- 1,172
- Median household income
- $73,462
- Typical home value
- $77,400-2.5% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $693gross, per month
- Median age
- 47
- Homeowners
- 90.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 62956 details
| City | Karnak |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Massac County (also partly Pulaski County) |
| Metro area | Paducah, KY-IL |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 27 sq mi, plus 0.4 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 43 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 27.9 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 37.27998, -88.93135 |
Median rent in 62956 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $663/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $642/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 62956
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62941 | Grand Chain, IL | 3.3 mi | 639 |
| 62908 | Belknap, IL | 4.2 mi | 440 |
| 62953 | Joppa, IL | 6.7 mi | 259 |
| 62923 | Cypress, IL | 7.2 mi | 441 |
| 62973 | Perks, IL | 8.6 mi | — |
| 42022 | Bandana, KY | 9.4 mi | 198 |
| 62995 | Vienna, IL | 10.0 mi | 6,339 |
| 62970 | Olmsted, IL | 10.6 mi | 465 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 62956?
A typical home in ZIP code 62956 is worth about $77,400 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $73,462 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Illinois average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $77,400 homeWhat can a $73,462 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 62956
What city is ZIP code 62956?
ZIP code 62956 is in Karnak, IL, in Massac County.
What county is ZIP code 62956 in?
62956 is mainly in Massac County, Illinois, and partly in Pulaski County.
What is the population of ZIP code 62956?
About 1,172 people live in ZIP code 62956, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 62956 in?
62956 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.