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
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ZIP 62948 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62948 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12k | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $55k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $105k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $850 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.3 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.0% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62841 – Freeman Spur
- 62933 – Energy
- 62921 – Colp
- 62918 – Carterville
- 62999 – Zeigler
- 62951 – Johnston City
- 62915 – Cambria
- 62949 – Hurst
- 62874 – Orient
- 62983 – Royalton
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 |