ZIP Code 62918
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Carterville · Williamson County · Illinois
- Population
- 9,793
- Median income
- $70,920
- Median home value
- $200,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.2%
- Land area
- 93.3 sq mi
105/sq mi
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 38
Chicago
ZIP code 62918 in Carterville, Illinois has a population of 9,793. The median household income is $70,920, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $200,200, 28% below the US average. 40.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 62918 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 93.3 square miles in Carterville, Williamson County, Illinois. The area is home to 9,793 residents, producing a population density of 105 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 62918 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62918 sits at $70,920 (11% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $40,698. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $200,200 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $963 per month, and 64.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62918 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Williamson County, so you can benchmark 62918 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 62918
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62918.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
33 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62918, Carterville, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
9,793
Population
93.3
Area (sq mi)
105
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62918?
38.0
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
1.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$70,920
Median Household Income
-11% vs state
$40,698
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
4,911
Total Housing Units
4,521
Occupied Units
390
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$200,200
Median Home Value
+4% vs state
$963
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
192
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+92%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62918 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 142 |
| 2021 | +7.3% | 152 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 170 |
| 2023 | +7.0% | 182 |
| 2024 | +5.5% | 192 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 185 business establishments in ZIP 62918, employing approximately 2,158 people with a combined annual payroll of $93,729,000.
185
Businesses
2,158
Employees
$93.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 17.8% |
| Construction | 20 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 10.8% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 9.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 3.8% |
| Information | 5 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62918 vs 62921 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62921 | Colp, IL | 375 | 0.8 mi |
| 62915 | Cambria, IL | 321 | 1.8 mi |
| 62933 | Energy, IL | 1,230 | 3.6 mi |
| 62948 | Herrin, IL | 12,865 | 3.7 mi |
| 62949 | Hurst, IL | 810 | 4.1 mi |
| 62999 | Zeigler, IL | 1,829 | 7.3 mi |
| 62983 | Royalton, IL | 1,504 | 8.1 mi |
| 62924 | De Soto, IL | 2,809 | 6.8 mi |
| 62902 | Carbondale, IL | 4,531 | 8.9 mi |
| 62841 | Freeman Spur, IL | 98 | 6.8 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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