Herrin

City in Williamson County, Illinois

Aerial view of Herrin, Illinois
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Herrin is a city in Williamson County, Illinois, with 12,352 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 420 ft (128 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Energy, 2.0 miles S.

About Herrin

Herrin is a city in Williamson County, Illinois. The population was 12,352 at the 2020 census.

The city is part of the Marion-Herrin Micropolitan Area and is a part of the Carbondale-Marion-Herrin, Illinois Combined Statistical Area with 123,272 residents, the sixth most populous Combined statistical area in Illinois.

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Living in Herrin

Median household income
$59,975
Median home value
$113,300
Median rent
$1,002/mo
Median age
41.2
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Herrin, IL population

Herrin had 12,352 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census12,352
Density1,277 per sq mi (493 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Herrin at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyWilliamson County
TypeCity
Population12,352 (2020)
Land area9.67 sq mi (25.1 km²)
Water area0.25 sq mi (0.64 km²)
Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Coordinates37.7984° N, 89.0307° W
ZIP codes62948, 62933
Official websiteherrinillinois.com
Census code (GEOID)1734358

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Herrin

What county is Herrin in?

Herrin is in Williamson County, Illinois.

What is the population of Herrin, IL?

12,352 people lived in Herrin at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Herrin, IL?

The main ZIP code is 62948. Other ZIP codes: 62933.

What is the elevation of Herrin?

420 feet (128 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Herrin?

Energy (2.0 mi), Colp (2.7 mi), Crainville (3.4 mi), Carterville (3.8 mi), Freeman Spur (4.6 mi).

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