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Williamson County
Hurst, IL
62949
62949 ZIP Code — Hurst, IL
Williamson County, Illinois
ZIP code 62949 is located in
Hurst ,
Illinois ,
within Williamson County .
It covers approximately 1.67 square miles and serves a population of
770 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 618 .
About ZIP code 62949
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $70,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.
Median household income is $35,000. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.
Overall, ZIP code 62949 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Hurst
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
770
Population density
461 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
199
Geography
Land area
1.67 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
37.8448
Longitude
-89.1335
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
618
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
70.3%
48.6%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
21.5%
29.7%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
7.4%
18.2%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.8%
3.5%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$35,000
Median household income
10.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 167 21.7% 18 and over 603 78.3% 65 and over 227 29.5% Median age 42.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Group Count % White 666 82.8% Two or more races 83 10.3% Hispanic or Latino 34 4.2% Asian 10 1.2% Black or African American 6 0.7% American Indian / Alaska Native 5 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
70.3%
48.6%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
21.5%
29.7%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
7.4%
18.2%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.8%
3.5%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.8% $10k–$15k 10.5% $15k–$25k 13.2% $25k–$35k 18.4% $35k–$50k 12.4% $50k–$75k 18.9% $75k–$100k 9.2% $100k–$150k 7.3% $150k–$200k 1.6% $200k+ 0.5% Median income $35,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $70,500 Median rent / month $370 Owner occupied 53.0% Renter occupied 47.0% Vacant 9.5% Single-family detached 64.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.8% Median rooms 4.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.40
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.5% 2010–2019 1.2% 2000–2009 9.8% 1990–1999 11.2% 1980–1989 15.2% 1970–1979 11.5% 1960–1969 15.2% 1950–1959 5.4% 1940–1949 5.6% 1939 or earlier 23.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.0% 1 bedroom 9.0% 2 bedrooms 48.9% 3 bedrooms 30.8% 4 bedrooms 6.1% 5+ bedrooms 3.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.8% 1 vehicle 54.9% 2 vehicles 28.6% 3 or more 8.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 45.1% Electricity 50.3% Propane / LP gas 0.8% Wood 3.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 112 30.3% Cohabiting couple 30 8.1% Male householder, no spouse 91 24.6% Female householder, no spouse 137 37.0% Households with children under 18 89 24.1% Households with seniors (65+) 175 47.3% Average household size 2.08
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 36.4% 17.7% Married 39.8% 36.1% Separated 0.0% 0.8% Widowed 2.2% 20.3% Divorced 21.6% 25.1%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.5%
Some college, no degree
33.5%
Graduate / professional
2.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 80.7% Bachelor's or higher 10.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 11 6.2% Kindergarten 11 6.2% Elementary school 95 53.4% High school 21 11.8% College / grad school 40 22.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.9%
Professional & management
16.2%
Finance & real estate
9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Public administration
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 9.4% Service 26.9% Sales & office 26.6% Natural resources & construction 17.2% Production & transportation 19.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 74.4% Government 18.5% Self-employed 7.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 75.8% Carpool 10.2% Public transit 1.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 13.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 25.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.9%
Female-led households
15.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 49.7% Retirement income 19.2% Supplemental Security 12.4% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 20.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.0% High blood pressure 36.7% High cholesterol 34.7% Diabetes 11.4% Heart disease 7.6% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 29.7% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.1% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.2% Binge drinking 14.5% No physical activity 27.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.1% Depression 19.3% Fair or poor health 16.9% Poor mental health 14.1% Poor physical health 11.7% No health insurance 11.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.2% Visited dentist 60.7% Cholesterol screening 89.0% Teeth loss 17.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 39 6.5%
Disability % Any disability 28.1% Under 18 14.4% 18–64 years 20.2% 65 and over 51.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 51.2% Public insurance 58.2% No insurance 10.0% Uninsured under 19 7.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 749 97.3% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 760 98.7% Born in same state 731 94.9% Born in different state 621 80.6% Foreign born 29 3.8% Naturalized citizen 10 1.3% Not a US citizen 5 50.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 77 10% French 57 7.4% Arab 41 5.3%
Ancestry Count % English 13 1.7% Irish 8 1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 48.1% Internet access 79.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62949
What city is ZIP code 62949 in?
ZIP code 62949 is primarily assigned to Hurst, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62949 in?
ZIP code 62949 falls within Williamson County, Illinois.
Does ZIP code 62949 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 62949 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 62949 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 62949 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 62949?
11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62949?
21% of residents in ZIP code 62949 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 62949 in?
ZIP code 62949 observes the CST timezone.
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