PlainZIP

Hurst, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62949

Williamson County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

810
202/sq mi
$37,308
Median income
$74,500
Median home value
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hurst pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
202
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62949 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62949 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hurst, Williamson County, Illinois, home to just 810 residents across 4.0 square miles, a density of 202 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62949 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,308 (53% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $27,679. The poverty rate stands at 31.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $74,500 (61% below the state average) with median rent at $382 per month, and 54.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is -. To put 62949 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Williamson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 62949, Hurst, 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

810

Population

4.0

Area (sq mi)

202

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62949?

42.6

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 85.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
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?

$37,308

Median Household Income

-53% vs state

$27,679

Per Capita Income

31.3%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62949 ranks nationally

Hurst, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$37,308 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 49.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%

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

What does housing look like?

381

Total Housing Units

346

Occupied Units

35

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.0%
Renter 46.0%

$74,500

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$382

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 62949, employing approximately 31 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,556,000.

4

Businesses

31

Employees

$1.6M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 62949 vs 62924 →

ZIP 62949 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 62949 ranks #9 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 62949 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 62949 ranks #8 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
62924 De Soto, IL 2,809 3.3 mi
62915 Cambria, IL 321 3.4 mi
62921 Colp, IL 375 3.8 mi
62918 Carterville, IL 9,793 4.1 mi
62983 Royalton, IL 1,504 5.5 mi
62948 Herrin, IL 12,865 6.3 mi
62932 Elkville, IL 1,592 6.5 mi
62901 Carbondale, IL 27,182 7.1 mi
62999 Zeigler, IL 1,829 6.7 mi
62933 Energy, IL 1,230 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Williamson County

62959 standard
Marion, IL
Pop: 26,948
62948 standard
Herrin, IL
Pop: 12,865
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

Related Areas

Williamson County Hurst, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62949 in? ▼
ZIP code 62949 (Hurst) 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 62949? ▼
ZIP code 62949 in Hurst, IL has a population of 810 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62949? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62949 is $37,308, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62949? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62949 is $74,500, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62949? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62949 is White at 85.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62949? ▼
ZIP code 62949 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 31 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62949? ▼
In ZIP code 62949, 49.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62949? ▼
In ZIP code 62949, approximately 54.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62949? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62949 is 31.3% 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.