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Herrin, IL

City in Williamson County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62933, 62948.

Population

12,226

Land area

9.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,264

ZIP codes

2

Herrin and its ZIP codes

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Herrin at a glance

  • Herrin is about 5.5 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • It is the 196th most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
  • Households here earn a median of $59,975 a year, 28% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,300 (57% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,002 a month.

Local data for Herrin, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Herrin, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$59,975

Poverty rate

14.5%

Median home value

$113,300

Median rent

$1,002/mo

Homeownership

65.7%

Bachelor's or higher

22.8%

Median age

41.2

Average commute

21.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,412), Irish Americans (1,546), Italian Americans (721).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Aug 2026, -0.9 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

PPP loans

$22.59M

369 loans, 2,934 jobs reported

Williamson County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone77.7%
  • Carpooled8.0%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walked0.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
  • Worked from home10.9%

Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Herrin, 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 Herrin, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.6%

U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts

Diabetes

12.6%

U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts

Smoking

16.0%

U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.0%

U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts

ZIP codes in Herrin

2 in or overlapping Herrin. Population shown

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Cities near Herrin

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
EnergyVillage1.5 mi1.2
ColpVillage3.3 mi0.1
CrainvilleVillage3.5 mi1.7
CartervilleCity4.5 mi5.3
Freeman SpurVillage4.6 mi0.4
WhiteashCensus-designated place5.1 mi0.9
CambriaVillage5.3 mi1.4
Johnston CityCity5.4 mi2.1
BlairsvilleCensus-designated place5.8 mi1
SpillertownVillage6 mi0.3
MarionCity6.6 mi14.4
BushVillage6.8 mi0.5
HurstCity7.3 mi0.9
RoyaltonVillage7.7 mi1.1
ZeiglerCity8.1 mi1.4
West FrankfortCity8.7 mi5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Herrin, IL in?
Herrin is in Williamson County, Illinois.
What ZIP codes are in Herrin, IL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Herrin include 62933, 62948.
What is the population of Herrin, IL?
About 12,226 people live in Herrin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Herrin?
Nearby places include Energy (1.5 mi), Colp (3.3 mi), Crainville (3.5 mi), Carterville (4.5 mi), Freeman Spur (4.6 mi).

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