ZIP Code 62414

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Beecher City · Fayette County · Illinois

Population
1,886

10/sq mi

Median income
$58,370

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$157,800

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.2%

Median age 40

Land area
190.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 62414 in Beecher City, Illinois has a population of 1,886. The median household income is $58,370, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $157,800, 43% below the US average. 14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62414 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 190.5 square miles in Beecher City, Fayette County, Illinois. The area is home to 1,886 residents, producing a population density of 10 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 62414 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62414 sits at $58,370 (27% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $31,200. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $157,800 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $715 per month, and 71.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62414 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fayette County, so you can benchmark 62414 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 62414

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,886

Population

190.5

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Beecher City, IL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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