62812 ZIP Code
Benton, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 62812 |
| City/Town: | Benton |
| County: | Franklin |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,396 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,978 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,240 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,544 |
| Median Home Value: | $94,200 |
| Land Area: | 98.7 sq miles
255.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 10.5 sq miles
27.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.0064, -88.9225 |
Population Information (62812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,396 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,808 | 51.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,588 | 49.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 699 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 618 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 869 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 711 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 577 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,281 | 11.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,346 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,494 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 722 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 737 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,377 | 12.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 759 | 6.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 206 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (62812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $94,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $726 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,544 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,756 | 85.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 788 | 14.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,493 | 73.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,263 | 26.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (62812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,922 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 102 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 582 | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,563 | 32.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,980 | 25.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 958 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,229 | 15.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 508 | 6.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (62812 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,978 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,913 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $66,234 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,240 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (62812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,045 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,813 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 232 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,979 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,057 | 84.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 554 | 11.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 198 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (62812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,720 | 94.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 53 | 0.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 22 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 593 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 324 | 2.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 379 | 3.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 332 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 22 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (62812 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 325 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 332 | 7.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 594 | 12.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 453 | 9.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 602 | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 886 | 18.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 428 | 9.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 618 | 13.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 419 | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 99 | 2.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (62812 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,834 | 79.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 404 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 26 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 78 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 77 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 249 | 5.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (62812 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 238 | 4.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 417 | 8.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 584 | 12.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 91 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 515 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 272 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 81 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 369 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 251 | 5.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,152 | 23.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 359 | 7.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 294 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 190 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (62812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (62812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,560 | 92.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,172 | 62.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,529 | 48.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 543 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (62812 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,224 | 67.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,974 | 41.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,278 | 26.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 300 | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 203 | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,061 | 22.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (62812 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,229 | 76.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 161 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 389 | 7.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 110 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 53 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 41 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 98 | 1.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 455 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (62812 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 275 | 5.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 582 | 10.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 523 | 9.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 359 | 6.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 801 | 14.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 666 | 12.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 665 | 12.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 659 | 11.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,011 | 18.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (62812 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 78 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 305 | 5.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,176 | 39.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,406 | 43.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 507 | 9.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 72 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (62812 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,784 | 37.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 347 | 7.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,557 | 53.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 50 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 12 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (62812 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 254 | 5.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,496 | 31.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,984 | 41.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,022 | 21.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (62812 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 670 | 19.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,166 | 33.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 723 | 20.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 376 | 10.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 379 | 10.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 170 | 4.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3 | 0.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 6 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (62812 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,116 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $477 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $726 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.38 |
Households (62812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,756 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,180 | 45.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 884 | 18.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 914 | 19.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,374 | 28.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,404 | 29.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,771 | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.33 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.01 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (62812 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,480 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,118 | 25.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,390 | 53.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 111 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 715 | 16.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 937 | 20.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (62812 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,218 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 149 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 97 | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,045 | 47.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 660 | 29.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 267 | 12.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (62812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,691 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 793 | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,103 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,899 | 17.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 59 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,092 | 57.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 748 | 39.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (62812 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,109 | 79.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,070 | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,279 | 61.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 787 | 38.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 108 | 5.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 4 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (62812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,348 | 99.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 22 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 48 | 218.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 48 | 218.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 48 | 218.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 5 | 22.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 13 | 59.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 21 | 95.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 40.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (62812 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,697 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,593 | 99.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 104 | 1.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 74 | 0.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 30 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (62812 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,756 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,391 | 92.3% | 89.4% |
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