62948 ZIP Code — Herrin, IL
Williamson County, Illinois
ZIP code 62948 is located in Herrin, Illinois, within Williamson County. It covers approximately 20.05 square miles and serves a population of 12,679 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.
About ZIP code 62948
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $105,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $55,272. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
12,679
population
20.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62948 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62948
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62948. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Herrin | Acceptable |
| Herrin | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
62933 Energy (2.4 mi)
62918 Carterville (3.5 mi)
62951 Johnston City (5.8 mi)
62999 Zeigler (6.5 mi)
62983 Royalton (8.5 mi)
62874 Orient (8.7 mi)
62896 West Frankfort (9 mi)
62959 Marion (9.9 mi)
62924 De Soto (9.9 mi)
62901 Carbondale (10.8 mi)
62902 Carbondale (10.9 mi)
62819 Buckner (11.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 12,679 |
| Population density | 632 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 199 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 20.05 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.48 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.8040 |
| Longitude | -89.0261 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 618 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 53.2% | 48.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.9% | 29.7% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.0% | 18.2% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 3.5% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
12,679
Population
632
People per sq mi
41.1
Median age
$55,272
Median household income
$32,642
Per capita income
$105,200
Median home value
$850
Median monthly rent
64.0%
Home ownership
12.6%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
4,264
Housing units
25.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
355
Under 5
394
251
5–9
279
332
10–14
368
331
15–19
366
397
20–24
441
937
25–34
1,038
666
35–44
739
873
45–54
967
394
55–59
436
368
60–64
409
641
65–74
710
298
75–84
331
170
85+
188
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,456 | 19.4% |
| 18 and over | 10,223 | 80.6% |
| 65 and over | 2,338 | 18.4% |
| Median age | 41.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.5%
Two or more races
5.4%
Black or African American
3.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.5%
Other race
1.3%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,071 | 84.5% |
| Two or more races | 713 | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 510 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 420 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 190 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 164 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 53.2% | 48.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.9% | 29.7% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.0% | 18.2% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 3.5% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
5.4%
$15k–$25k
11.6%
$25k–$35k
10.0%
$35k–$50k
12.4%
$50k–$75k
19.2%
$75k–$100k
10.4%
$100k–$150k
17.2%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k+
4.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.7% |
| $200k+ | 4.1% |
| Median income | $55,272 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.4%
$50k–$100k
30.1%
$100k–$150k
21.4%
$150k–$200k
13.2%
$200k–$300k
12.0%
$300k–$500k
5.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $105,200 |
| Median rent / month | $850 |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% |
| Vacant | 10.8% |
| Single-family detached | 72.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.8% |
| Mobile homes | 4.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.0% |
| 3 or more | 16.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.1% |
| Electricity | 56.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,404 | 42.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 562 | 10.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 985 | 17.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,651 | 29.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,462 | 26.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,701 | 30.4% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.8% | 24.4% |
| Married | 48.5% | 45.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 9.7% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 18.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
7.0%
HS graduate
29.5%
Some college, no degree
26.5%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
15.4%
Graduate / professional
10.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 196 | 7.7% |
| Kindergarten | 90 | 3.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,032 | 40.8% |
| High school | 648 | 25.6% |
| College / grad school | 564 | 22.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.7%
Manufacturing
10.5%
Retail trade
8.4%
Finance & real estate
7.3%
Public administration
6.0%
Other services
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Construction
5.2%
Wholesale trade
4.8%
Professional & management
4.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.5% |
| Service | 21.8% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.2% |
| Production & transportation | 13.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.9% |
| Government | 17.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.7% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 3.0% |
| Work from home | 8.7% |
| Other means | 4.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.5 |
Poverty
All people
12.6%
Under 18 years
9.1%
18 and over
13.5%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
12.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.9% |
| Retirement income | 21.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| High blood pressure | 35.1% |
| High cholesterol | 33.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 28.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.2% |
| Binge drinking | 14.7% |
| No physical activity | 26.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.0% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.0% |
| Visited dentist | 61.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 16.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 754 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.5% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 17.4% |
| 65 and over | 42.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.6% |
| Public insurance | 40.5% |
| No insurance | 6.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,930 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 239 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 210 | 1.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 6 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,166 | 96.0% |
| Born in same state | 12,081 | 95.3% |
| Born in different state | 9,647 | 76.1% |
| Foreign born | 85 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 513 | 4.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 227 | 44.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,616 | 12.7% |
| Italian | 1,397 | 11% |
| Arab | 696 | 5.5% |
| Polish | 130 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 88 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 53 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 27 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 15 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.2% |
| Internet access | 91.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62948
What city is ZIP code 62948 in?
ZIP code 62948 is primarily assigned to Herrin, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62948 in?
ZIP code 62948 falls within Williamson County, Illinois.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62948?
The median home value in ZIP code 62948 is $105,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 62948?
ZIP code 62948 has an estimated population of 12,679 residents, with a density of 633 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 62948?
The median household income in ZIP code 62948 is $55,272, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 62948 in?
ZIP code 62948 observes the CST timezone.