Herrin, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62948
Williamson County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,865
- 265/sq mi High-density area
- $60,975
- Median income Below-median income area
- $116,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Herrin pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 265
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62948 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 62948 (Herrin, IL) rose +14.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 184.2 in 2023 to 211.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62948 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Herrin, Williamson County, Illinois, home to 12,865 residents across 48.6 square miles, a density of 265 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62948 reports a modest median household income of $60,975 (24% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,816. The poverty rate is 13.9%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $116,700 (39% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $1,000; owner occupancy is 66.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Williamson County, so 62948 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 62948
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Herrin, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62948.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
56 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 22
Professional, scientific, and technical services
22 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 62948, Herrin, 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
12,865
Population
48.6
Area (sq mi)
265
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62948?
40.2
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
3.3%
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?
$60,975
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$35,816
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62948 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Herrin, 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)
$60,975 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
6,353housing units
6,353
Total Housing Units
5,729
Occupied Units
624
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,700
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$1,000
Median Rent
1969
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
+14.6%
YoY Change (2024)
211
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+111%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62948 have increased 14.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 148 |
| 2021 | +6.4% | 157 |
| 2022 | +6.7% | 168 |
| 2023 | +9.8% | 184 |
| 2024 | +14.6% | 211 |
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 268 business establishments in ZIP 62948, employing approximately 3,578 people with a combined annual payroll of $163,766,000.
268
Businesses
3,578
Employees
$163.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 56 | 20.9% |
| Retail trade | 47 | 17.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 14.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 4.1% |
| Construction | 10 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.1% |
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 62948 vs 62933 →
ZIP 62948 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
- 62951
Johnston City (62951)
5,352 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
- 62874 372
Orient (62874)
372 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62948 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62948 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62918
Carterville (62918)
$70,920 median income
- 62933
Energy (62933)
$67,794 median income
- 62948
Herrin (62948)
$60,975 median income
- 62983
Royalton (62983)
$57,667 median income
- 62951
Johnston City (62951)
$50,657 median income
- 62999
Zeigler (62999)
$41,553 median income
- 62874
Orient (62874)
$40,625 median income
- 62949
Hurst (62949)
$37,308 median income
- 62915
Cambria (62915)
$31,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62948 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62933 | Energy, IL | 1,230 | 3.1 mi |
| 62921 | Colp, IL | 375 | 3.2 mi |
| 62841 | Freeman Spur, IL | 98 | 3.3 mi |
| 62918 | Carterville, IL | 9,793 | 3.7 mi |
| 62999 | Zeigler, IL | 1,829 | 5.3 mi |
| 62951 | Johnston City, IL | 5,352 | 5.5 mi |
| 62915 | Cambria, IL | 321 | 5.4 mi |
| 62949 | Hurst, IL | 810 | 6.3 mi |
| 62874 | Orient, IL | 372 | 7.7 mi |
| 62983 | Royalton, IL | 1,504 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62948, 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 (12,865 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 62948 in?
ZIP code 62948 (Herrin) 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 62948?
ZIP code 62948 in Herrin, IL has a population of 12,865 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62948?
The median household income in ZIP 62948 is $60,975, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62948?
The median home value in ZIP 62948 is $116,700, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62948?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62948 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62948?
ZIP code 62948 has 268 business establishments employing approximately 3,578 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62948?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62948 are: Health care and social assistance (56), Retail trade (47), Other services (except public administration) (38). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62948?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62948 increased by 14.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 62948?
In ZIP code 62948, 49.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% 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 62948?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62948 is 21.7 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 62948?
In ZIP code 62948, approximately 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62948?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62948 is 13.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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