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Carterville, IL

City in Williamson County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62918.

Population

5,818

Land area

5.3sq mi

People per sq mi

1,098

ZIP codes

1

Carterville and its ZIP codes

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Carterville at a glance

  • Carterville is about 4.8 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • The median household income is $62,337, 25% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $197,100 (25% below Illinois) and median rent is $909 a month.

Local data for Carterville, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Carterville, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$62,337

Poverty rate

10.9%

Median home value

$197,100

Median rent

$909/mo

Homeownership

59.7%

Bachelor's or higher

46.7%

Median age

37.0

Average commute

20.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,082), German Americans (804), Italian Americans (324).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Williamson County. PPP loans are for Carterville.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,243

29,573 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,380

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$629M

FY 2026, $9,373 per person

Williamson County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Carterville, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone82.4%
  • Carpooled7.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home9.1%

Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Carterville, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

849

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

141

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 23°F

49.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Carterville, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.8%

U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts

Diabetes

10.3%

U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts

Smoking

12.1%

U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.9%

U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts

ZIP codes in Carterville

1 in or overlapping Carterville. Population shown

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Cities near Carterville

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CrainvilleVillage1.6 mi1.7
CambriaVillage1.9 mi1.4
ColpVillage3.4 mi0.1
EnergyVillage3.8 mi1.2
BlairsvilleCensus-designated place4 mi1
HerrinCity4.5 mi9.7
HurstCity5.9 mi0.9
BushVillage6.1 mi0.5
CarbondaleCity7.6 mi17.5
RoyaltonVillage8.2 mi1.1
De SotoVillage8.4 mi0.9
Freeman SpurVillage8.5 mi0.4
MarionCity8.9 mi14.4
WhiteashCensus-designated place9 mi0.9
SpillertownVillage9.5 mi0.3
Johnston CityCity9.8 mi2.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Carterville, IL in?
Carterville is in Williamson County, Illinois.
What ZIP codes are in Carterville, IL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Carterville include 62918.
What is the population of Carterville, IL?
About 5,818 people live in Carterville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Carterville?
Nearby places include Crainville (1.6 mi), Cambria (1.9 mi), Colp (3.4 mi), Energy (3.8 mi), Blairsville (4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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