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Hurst, IL

City in Williamson County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62949.

Population

700

Land area

0.9sq mi

People per sq mi

790

ZIP codes

1

Hurst and its ZIP codes

Full map

Hurst at a glance

  • Hurst is about 3.5 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $36,635 a year, 56% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $68,600 (74% below Illinois) and median rent is $382 a month.

Local data for Hurst, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hurst, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$36,635

Poverty rate

31.4%

Median home value

$68,600

Median rent

$382/mo

Homeownership

53.1%

Bachelor's or higher

16.3%

Median age

42.4

Average commute

27.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (131), Irish Americans (114), Mexican Americans (22).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

PPP loans

$231K

12 loans, 50 jobs reported

Williamson County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone82.3%
  • Carpooled7.1%
  • Public transit0.9%
  • Walked0.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home8.8%

Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hurst, 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° / 25°F

44.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hurst, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.8%

U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts

Diabetes

13.4%

U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts

Smoking

17.8%

U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.2%

U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts

ZIP codes in Hurst

1 in or overlapping Hurst. Population shown

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Cities near Hurst

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BushVillage1.1 mi0.5
BlairsvilleCensus-designated place1.9 mi1
RoyaltonVillage3.4 mi1.1
ColpVillage4 mi0.1
CambriaVillage4.1 mi1.4
De SotoVillage4.6 mi0.9
CartervilleCity5.9 mi5.3
CrainvilleVillage7.1 mi1.7
ZeiglerCity7.2 mi1.4
ElkvilleVillage7.3 mi0.8
HerrinCity7.3 mi9.7
EnergyVillage7.9 mi1.2
Freeman SpurVillage8.2 mi0.4
CarbondaleCity8.7 mi17.5
DowellVillage9 mi0.4
MulkeytownCensus-designated place9.8 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hurst, IL in?
Hurst is in Williamson County, Illinois.
What ZIP codes are in Hurst, IL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Hurst include 62949.
What is the population of Hurst, IL?
About 700 people live in Hurst, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hurst?
Nearby places include Bush (1.1 mi), Blairsville (1.9 mi), Royalton (3.4 mi), Colp (4 mi), Cambria (4.1 mi).

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