PlainZIP

Beecher City, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62414

Fayette County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,886
10/sq mi
$58,370
Median income
$157,800
Median home value
14.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Beecher City pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62414 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62414 covers 190.5 square miles in Beecher City, Fayette County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,886 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62414 reports a modest median household income of $58,370 (27% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $31,200. Poverty here runs at 10.4%, with unemployment measured at 6.6%. Housing costs here run $157,800 for a typical home value (18% below the state average), with rent averaging $715 a month; 71.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Fayette County, letting you compare 62414 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 62414

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beecher City, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62414.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62414, Beecher City, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,886

Population

190.5

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62414?

40.0

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$58,370

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$31,200

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62414 ranks nationally

Beecher City, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$58,370 26th percentile higher than 26% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

771

Total Housing Units

726

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.6%
Renter 28.4%

$157,800

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$715

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 62414, employing approximately 125 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,531,000.

34

Businesses

125

Employees

$5.5M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 26.5%
Other services (except public administration) 5 14.7%
Retail trade 4 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 4 11.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 62414 vs 62422 →

ZIP 62414 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62414 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62414 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 62414 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
62422 Cowden, IL 1,156 5.5 mi
62458 Saint Elmo, IL 2,228 10.2 mi
62444 Mode, IL 387 8.8 mi
62411 Altamont, IL 4,430 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fayette County

62471 standard
Vandalia, IL
Pop: 10,233
62080 standard
Ramsey, IL
Pop: 2,508
62458 standard
Saint Elmo, IL
Pop: 2,228
62418 standard
Brownstown, IL
Pop: 2,133
62838 standard
Farina, IL
Pop: 1,497
62885 standard
Shobonier, IL
Pop: 839

Related Areas

Fayette County Beecher City, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62414 in? ▼
ZIP code 62414 (Beecher City) is located in Fayette County, Illinois. Fayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fayette-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62414? ▼
ZIP code 62414 in Beecher City, IL has a population of 1,886 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62414? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62414 is $58,370, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62414? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62414 is $157,800, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62414? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62414 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62414? ▼
ZIP code 62414 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 125 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62414? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62414 are: Construction (9), Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62414? ▼
In ZIP code 62414, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62414? ▼
In ZIP code 62414, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62414? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62414 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.