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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
$60,975
Median income
$116,700
Median home value
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Herrin pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

31th 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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $35,816. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.1%. The typical home here is valued at $116,700 (39% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,000 monthly, and 66.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Williamson County, so you can benchmark 62948 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 62948

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Herrin, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62948.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 62948?

40.2

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 87.7%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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

$35,816

Per Capita Income

13.9%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62948 ranks nationally

Herrin, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,975 31st percentile higher than 31% 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 49.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,353

Total Housing Units

5,729

Occupied Units

624

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.3%
Renter 33.7%

$116,700

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62948 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 62948 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 62948 ranks #3 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Williamson County

62959 standard
Marion, IL
Pop: 26,948
62918 standard
Carterville, IL
Pop: 9,793
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 Herrin, IL Illinois

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.

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