62948 ZIP Code – Herrin, Illinois

Located in Herrin, Illinois, ZIP code 62948 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Williamson County with a population of approximately 12,679 residents. At $55,272, the median household income here runs below the Illinois average and below the U.S. average. At $105,200, median home values run well below the national average, with 66.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $850 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 81% single-family (increasing), 13% duplex/multi-family.

The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average. An estimated 16.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 24.0%, near the national average. At 39.3, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 62841, 62933, 62921.

ZIP Code 62948 Data

Population 12,679
Median Household Income $55,272
Median Home Value $105,200
Median Rent $850
Median Age 39.3
Unemployment Rate 4.9%
Poverty Rate 16.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%
State Illinois

ZIP 62948 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 62948IL Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population12k9,19710k
Median Household Income$55k$75k$73k
Median Home Value$105k$176k$258k
Median Rent$850$984$1,088
Median Age39.342.543.2
Unemployment Rate4.9%5.2%5.0%
Poverty Rate16.9%11.4%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher24.0%25.1%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
62841 FREEMAN SPUR 140 $32,361
62933 ENERGY 1,253 $66,250
62921 COLP 243 Not provided
62918 CARTERVILLE 10,844 $67,224
62999 ZEIGLER 1,520 $42,321