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ZIP 62948

Part of Herrin, IL
Pop. 12,758·Williamson County·217th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,006/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-13.3%
vs US Median
-$959
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 62948 · $1,006
More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,530
4 BR+
$1,540
Research median
$1,160/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,072/yr
At $1,006/mo median
Location
CityHerrin
StateIL
CountyWilliamson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -13.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 62948 (Herrin, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,758
Median income
$60,975
Median age
40.2
Renters
33.7%
Age distribution
21.9%
21.5%
25.6%
12.6%
18.5%
Under 1821.9%
18–3421.5%
35–5425.6%
55–6412.6%
65+18.5%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
87.7%
White87.7%
Black4%
Hispanic4.1%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
26.8%
42.4%
22.6%
No HS diploma8.1%
HS diploma26.8%
Some college42.4%
Bachelor's+22.6%
Housing tenure
66.3%
33.7%
Owner66.3%
Renter33.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 62948 in Herrin, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$47,581 → $60,975
up 28.1%
Population
12,800 → 12,758
down 0.3%
Renter share
34.4% → 33.7%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
22.4% → 22.6%
+0.2 pts

Median household income grew from $47,581 to $60,975 between 2021 and 2024, a 28.1% shift.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 62948 covers Herrin, IL. The median rent here is $1,006/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($60,975/yr), ZIP 62948 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 62948?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 62948 (Herrin, IL) is $1,006. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 62948 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 62948's median rent of $1,006/mo is $959 (49%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 62948 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 62948 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #217 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,006/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 62948?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,006/mo in ZIP 62948. The local median household income is $60,975/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 62948?

Rent in ZIP 62948 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 62948 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 62948 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,006/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($60,975/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 62948 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 62948 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.7% of ZIP 62948 households are renters, while 66.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 62948 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 62948 compare to the rest of Herrin?

ZIP 62948 sits right at the Herrin citywide median of $1,006/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 62948 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 62948 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,006/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 62948's median household income ($60,975/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 62948 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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