PlainZIP

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
$70,920
Median income
$200,200
Median home value
40.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Carterville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th 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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $40,698. Local economic indicators show a 10.8% poverty rate alongside 3.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $200,200 for a typical home value (4% above the state average), with rent averaging $963 a month; 64.0% of 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 62918, plus 6 more within Williamson County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 62918?

38.0

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 89.9%
African American 3.5%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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

How ZIP 62918 ranks nationally

Carterville, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$70,920 48th percentile higher than 48% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.2%

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

Owner 64.0%
Renter 36.0%

$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

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ZIP 62918 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62918 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62918 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Williamson County

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Pop: 26,948
62948 standard
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Pop: 12,865
62951 standard
Johnston City, IL
Pop: 5,352
62922 standard
Creal Springs, IL
Pop: 3,119
62974 standard
Pittsburg, IL
Pop: 1,401
62933 standard
Energy, IL
Pop: 1,230

Related Areas

Williamson County Carterville, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.