| City: | Hurst, Illinois |
| County: | Williamson County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:23:03 AM |
| Population: | 780 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 618 / 730 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.8448, -89.1335 |
| Land Area: | 1.673 sq mi |
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Hurst is a small rural community in Williamson County, Illinois, where PO Box delivery is the only mail option. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative delivery across the 1.6 square mile territory. The Hurst post office maintains 345 PO Boxes for a population of 780 residents in 341 households, meaning virtually every home relies exclusively on a PO Box.
The community uses rural carrier routes for delivery rather than city-style street delivery. Two distinct rural routes serve the area, handling 121 delivery points across 23 streets. Street names like Bush Ave, Wilson St, Washington St, and King St create a traditional small-town grid pattern with presidential and historical references.
Hurst is a working-class community with a median household income of $34,194 and median age of 41.2 years. About 24% of workers commute by carpool, higher than most areas. The housing stock is older: over 100% of the ACS sample was built before 1939, indicating historic structures. Median home values of $74,300 and median rent of $376 make this one of Illinois's more affordable communities.
With just 5 business establishments employing 34 people, most residents commute elsewhere for work. The community is predominantly white (94%), with a small Hispanic population (12% of 780 residents). About 67% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied, typical for small rural towns where residents have deep roots.
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Hurst, IL 62949All mail must be addressed to PO Boxes. Street addressing is not available for mail delivery in Hurst.
Street names like Bush, Wilson, Washington, King, and Lincoln create a traditional small-town grid with presidential and historical references.
ZIP Code 62949 has 780 residents and 341 households (average 2.29 persons per household). The median age is 41.2 years, slightly older than the state (38.8) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.6% male and 49.4% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.1%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.9%, much lower than the state average of 14.1% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 780Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 702Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 466.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $37,308Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 341Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $74,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.29Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.20Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 789 | 806 | 760 | 802 | 762 | 689 | 729 | 833 | 731 | 742 | 847 | 770 | 699 | 702 |
| Decennial Census | 810 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 780 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.2
Male Median Age: 39.7
Female Median Age: 42.7
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 33 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 15 | 23 | 17 | 37 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 34 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 8 | 12 | 5 |
| Female | 25 | 25 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 18 | 27 | 17 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 10 |
| Total | 58 | 52 | 41 | 42 | 36 | 48 | 46 | 55 | 47 | 37 | 51 | 62 | 54 | 46 | 37 | 26 | 27 | 15 |
| White: | 734 | 97.74% |
| Black: | 7 | 0.93% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 0.40% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.13% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.40% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 0.40% |
| Total: | 751 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 395 | 50.64% | 39.7 years |
| Females: | 385 | 49.36% | 42.7 years |
| Total: | 780 | 100% | 41.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 625 | 89.03% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 56 | 7.98% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 14 | 1.99% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 7 | 2.99% |
| Total Population: | 702 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 681 | 97.01% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 21 | 2.99% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $37,308, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is down $2,420 (6.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $470. Family households earn a median of $51,319 versus $26,406 for nonfamily households (a difference of $24,913). By gender, male median income is $49,444 and female is $38,606, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $10,838 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 44.1%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (37.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,728 | $34,931 | $32,396 | $31,250 | $29,773 | $28,750 | $32,039 | $35,515 | $36,838 | $26,625 | $34,375 | $35,000 | $34,194 | $37,308 |
| Median Family Income | $45,855 | $40,804 | $40,682 | $39,904 | $39,375 | $34,464 | $41,875 | $53,000 | $51,500 | $47,115 | $49,667 | $52,500 | $52,500 | $51,319 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $19,167 | $14,250 | $14,375 | $15,341 | $16,477 | $15,313 | $18,594 | $20,069 | $21,458 | $14,702 | $20,125 | $25,938 | $25,938 | $26,406 |
| Median Male Income | $35,139 | $35,833 | $37,500 | $39,196 | $43,250 | $35,375 | $35,833 | $37,692 | $38,036 | $38,860 | $41,282 | $43,900 | $46,065 | $49,444 |
| Median Female Income | $26,806 | $26,667 | $25,347 | $25,927 | $26,200 | $26,842 | $27,396 | $32,614 | $31,786 | $32,321 | $33,864 | $35,862 | $35,857 | $38,606 |
| Employed: | 235 | 42.27% |
| Unemployed: | 10 | 1.80% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 311 | 55.94% |
| Total: | 556 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 31 | 13.19% |
| Service: | 43 | 18.30% |
| Sales and Office: | 88 | 37.45% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 18 | 7.66% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 55 | 23.40% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 235 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $74,500, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $25,500 (52.04%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,800. The median gross rent is $382, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is down $132 (25.68%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $382. Of occupied housing, owners make up 54.05% (34.22% with a mortgage, 65.78% free-and-clear) and renters 45.95% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.19%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $49,000 | $49,600 | $46,100 | $49,800 | $49,500 | $48,500 | $54,400 | $55,500 | $55,700 | $61,400 | $61,900 | $70,500 | $74,300 | $74,500 |
| Less than $500: | 89 | 55.97% |
| $500 to $999: | 49 | 30.82% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2 | 1.26% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 19 | 11.95% |
| Total: | 159 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $514 | $417 | $391 | $394 | $413 | $350 | $350 | $338 | $0 | $327 | $0 | $370 | $376 | $382 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 64 | 18.50% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 123 | 35.55% |
| Renter Occupied: | 159 | 45.95% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 346 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 346 | 90.81% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 35 | 9.19% |
| Total Housing Units: | 381 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 255 | 66.93% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 90 | 23.62% |
| Other Units: | 36 | 9.45% |
| Total Housing Units: | 381 | 100% |
In 2024, 16.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 86.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 60.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 21.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 2.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.30 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (68.49%). College enrollment is 17.12%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 23 | 4.36% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 50 | 9.47% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 177 | 33.52% |
| Some college, no degree: | 151 | 28.60% |
| Associate's degree: | 42 | 7.95% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 58 | 10.98% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 27 | 5.11% |
| Total: | 528 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 455 | 86.17% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 85 | 16.10% |
| Private Insurance: | 397 | 47.37% |
| Public Insurance: | 424 | 50.60% |
| No Insurance: | 17 | 2.03% |
| Total: | 838 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 821 | 97.97% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 11.8% | 14.3% | 6.7% | 7.2% | 8.2% | 10.1% | 13.4% | 14.4% | 9.9% | 10.1% | 14.6% | 10.0% | 14.2% | 21.2% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 3 | 2.05% |
| Kindergarten: | 12 | 8.22% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 100 | 68.49% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6 | 4.11% |
| College or graduate school: | 25 | 17.12% |
| Total: | 146 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 15 | 10.27% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 118 | 80.82% |
ZIP Code 62949 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 31 people with an annual payroll of $1,556,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 572Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $563,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,556,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 31Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 62949 is located in Williamson County, Illinois, within the Marion-Herrin, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 32060) and Illinois's 12nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 66,357 people, about 1.18% of whom live in ZIP Code 62949. It covers 1.673 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.03 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Marion-Herrin, ILSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 32060Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 66,357Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.673 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.03 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 12Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5008.21 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1736815Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Hurst city; IllinoisSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 62949 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.