62812 ZIP Code – Benton, Illinois
62812 is a ZIP code serving Benton, Illinois in Franklin County with a population of approximately 11,396 residents. The median household income is $51,978 — below the Illinois average and below the national average. At $94,200, median home values run well below the national average, with 69.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $726 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 80% single-family (increasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
At 3.1%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. About 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 19.0%, below the national average. The population has a median age of 41.8, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 62819, 62856, 62897.
ZIP Code 62812 Data
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ZIP 62812 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62812 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11k | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $51k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $94k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $726 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.0% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62819 – Buckner
- 62856 – Logan
- 62897 – Whittington
- 62891 – Valier
- 62874 – Orient
- 62822 – Christopher
- 62896 – West Frankfort
- 62825 – Coello
- 62884 – Sesser
- 62865 – Mulkeytown
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62819 | BUCKNER | 267 | $42,727 |
| 62856 | LOGAN | 351 | $61,875 |
| 62897 | WHITTINGTON | 530 | $38,636 |
| 62891 | VALIER | 700 | $40,469 |
| 62874 | ORIENT | 335 | $38,500 |