Herrin Illinois Map

About Herrin, Illinois

Herrin is a locality in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 12,226. The population density is 489.8 people per km². Herrin is located at 37.8031°N, 89.0276°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62948.

Herrin unfolds across the rolling terrain of southern Illinois, a place where the broad, fertile plains begin to yield to a more varied landscape. It lies 43.6 miles north-east of Cape Girardeau, MO (from Cape Girardeau, MO: bearing 38°T), and is situated 7.2 miles north-west of Marion. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the mingled scents of freshly turned earth and the sweet, faint perfume of distant fields of corn. Streets are lined with a mix of older, sturdier homes and newer builds, each reflecting the ebb and flow of families and aspirations that have called this place home. The horizon, when you can catch a clear glimpse of it between the mature oak and maple trees, often hums with the quiet energy of agricultural life, a subtle reminder of the land’s enduring influence. The story of Herrin is deeply entwined with the deep veins of coal that once powered its growth, a history etched not in grand monuments, but in the very character of its people and the enduring strength of its community. For generations, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the miner's lamp and the hum of industry, a legacy that shaped the resilience and grit evident in Herrin today. While the mines have largely fallen silent, the spirit of enterprise persists, now finding expression in diverse local businesses and a steady, grounded approach to daily life. The land surrounding Herrin, still rich and yielding, continues to support a vital agricultural sector, a quiet counterpoint to its industrial past, and the occasional gleam of sunlight on a distant water tower speaks to the enduring presence of human endeavor.

About This Herrin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Herrin, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.803106, -89.027574. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Herrin and Williamson County.

Detailed location data for Herrin includes the ZIP code (62948), telephone area code (618), county seat of Williamson County (Marion), and school district assignment (Herrin Community Unit School District 4). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Herrin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.