Herrin
City in Williamson County, Illinois

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.
- 12,352residents (2020 Census)
- 420 ftelevation · 128 m
- 9.7 sq miland area · 25.1 km²
- 1,277 / sq mipopulation density
- 62948main ZIP code (2 in total)
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 had 12,352 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,352 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,277 per sq mi (493 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Herrin at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Williamson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,352 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.67 sq mi (25.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km²) |
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7984° N, 89.0307° W |
| ZIP codes | 62948, 62933 |
| Official website | herrinillinois.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1734358 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Herrin
- Energy2.0 mi S
- Colp2.7 mi W
- Crainville3.4 mi SW
- Carterville3.8 mi SW
- Freeman Spur4.6 mi N
- Cambria5.0 mi W
- Blairsville5.2 mi W
- Whiteash5.5 mi E
- Johnston City5.7 mi E
- Bush6.2 mi NW
- Spillertown6.3 mi E
- Marion6.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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