Carterville, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62918
Williamson County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,793
- 105/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,920
- Median income Near-median income area
- $200,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 40.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Carterville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 105
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62918 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62918 (Carterville, IL) rose +5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 181.6 in 2023 to 191.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62918 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carterville, Williamson County, Illinois, home to 9,793 residents across 93.3 square miles, a density of 105 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62918 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,920 (11% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,698. The poverty rate is 10.8%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $200,200 (4% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $963; 64.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Williamson County, so 62918 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 62918
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carterville, IL
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$40,698
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62918 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Carterville, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,920 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,911housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 62918 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62948
Herrin (62948)
12,865 residents
- 62918
Carterville (62918)
9,793 residents
- 62902 4,531
Carbondale (62902)
4,531 residents
- 62924 2,809
De Soto (62924)
2,809 residents
- 62999 1,829
Zeigler (62999)
1,829 residents
- 62983 1,504
Royalton (62983)
1,504 residents
- 62933 1,230
Energy (62933)
1,230 residents
- 62949 810
Hurst (62949)
810 residents
- 62921 375
Colp (62921)
375 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62918 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62918 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62902
Carbondale (62902)
$84,223 median income
- 62918
Carterville (62918)
$70,920 median income
- 62924
De Soto (62924)
$70,357 median income
- 62933
Energy (62933)
$67,794 median income
- 62948
Herrin (62948)
$60,975 median income
- 62983
Royalton (62983)
$57,667 median income
- 62999
Zeigler (62999)
$41,553 median income
- 62949
Hurst (62949)
$37,308 median income
- 62915 $31,875
Cambria (62915)
$31,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62918 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62918, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,793 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 62918 in?
ZIP code 62918 (Carterville) is located in Williamson County, Illinois. Williamson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/williamson-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62918?
ZIP code 62918 in Carterville, IL has a population of 9,793 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62918?
The median household income in ZIP 62918 is $70,920, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62918?
The median home value in ZIP 62918 is $200,200, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62918?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62918 is White at 89.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62918?
ZIP code 62918 has 185 business establishments employing approximately 2,158 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62918?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62918 are: Health care and social assistance (33), Construction (20), Other services (except public administration) (20). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62918?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62918 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62918?
In ZIP code 62918, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 62918?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62918 is 20.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62918?
In ZIP code 62918, approximately 64.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62918?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62918 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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