62948 ZIP Code
Herrin, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 62948 |
| City/Town: | Herrin |
| County: | Williamson |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,679 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,272 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,668 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,279 |
| Median Home Value: | $105,200 |
| Land Area: | 20.0 sq miles
51.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.8199, -89.0260 |
Population Information (62948 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,679 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,012 | 47.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,667 | 52.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 749 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 530 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 700 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 697 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 838 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,975 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,405 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,840 | 14.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 830 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 777 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,351 | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 629 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 358 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (62948 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $105,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $850 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,279 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,602 | 89.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 677 | 10.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,587 | 64.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,015 | 36.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (62948 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,165 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 177 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 639 | 7.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,702 | 29.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,429 | 26.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 863 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,413 | 15.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 942 | 10.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (62948 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,272 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,837 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $75,678 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,668 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (62948 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,478 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,168 | 95.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 288 | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,037 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,744 | 76.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,075 | 17.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 349 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (62948 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,071 | 87.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 510 | 4.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 190 | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 31 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 164 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 713 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 420 | 3.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 562 | 4.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 433 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 31 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 98 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (62948 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 220 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 305 | 5.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 652 | 11.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 558 | 10.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 692 | 12.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,078 | 19.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 585 | 10.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 964 | 17.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 318 | 5.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 230 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (62948 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,562 | 74.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 550 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 22 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 182 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 266 | 4.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 529 | 8.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (62948 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 97 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 319 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 649 | 10.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 297 | 4.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 521 | 8.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 346 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 98 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 450 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 272 | 4.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,739 | 28.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 657 | 10.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 351 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 372 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (62948 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (62948 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,714 | 92.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,575 | 67.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,065 | 39.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 793 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (62948 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,003 | 71.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,954 | 34.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,212 | 21.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 143 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 146 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 744 | 13.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (62948 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,524 | 72.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 146 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 531 | 8.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 494 | 7.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 174 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 20 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 116 | 1.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 274 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (62948 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 37 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 854 | 13.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 870 | 13.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 555 | 8.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 228 | 3.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 908 | 14.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 575 | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 545 | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 428 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,279 | 20.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (62948 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 69 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 513 | 8.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,225 | 35.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,733 | 43.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 596 | 9.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 143 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (62948 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,301 | 41.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 98 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,154 | 56.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 18 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 23 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (62948 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 467 | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,991 | 35.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,238 | 40.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 906 | 16.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (62948 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 625 | 17.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,080 | 30.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 768 | 21.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 475 | 13.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 429 | 12.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 210 | 5.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (62948 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,292 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $423 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $850 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.99 | 2.38 |
Households (62948 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,602 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,404 | 42.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 848 | 15.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 985 | 17.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,651 | 29.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,462 | 26.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,701 | 30.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.23 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.81 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (62948 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,178 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,440 | 27.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,513 | 48.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 304 | 5.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 798 | 15.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,347 | 26.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (62948 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,530 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 196 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 90 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,032 | 40.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 648 | 25.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 564 | 22.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (62948 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,201 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 754 | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,507 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,433 | 19.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 132 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,361 | 55.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 940 | 38.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (62948 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,481 | 82.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,077 | 16.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,156 | 55.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 921 | 44.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 252 | 12.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (62948 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,166 | 96.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 85 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 513 | 603.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 513 | 603.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 513 | 603.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 65 | 76.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 85 | 100.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 348 | 409.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (62948 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,930 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,189 | 93.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 741 | 6.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 464 | 3.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 163 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 31 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 83 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (62948 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,602 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,116 | 91.3% | 89.4% |
Herrin, IL62948