Beardstown, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62618
Cass County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,955
- 36/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,208
- Median income Near-median income area
- $89,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Beardstown pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 36
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62618 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62618 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois, home to 7,955 residents across 222.2 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62618 reports a modest median household income of $65,208 (19% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,769. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $89,100 (54% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $752; owner occupancy is 71.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Cass County, so 62618 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 62618
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beardstown, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62618.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 11
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Construction 8
Construction
8 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62618, Beardstown, 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
7,955
Population
222.2
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62618?
36.0
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
23.2%
Foreign-Born
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?
$65,208
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$29,769
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
18.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62618 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Beardstown, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,208 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,116housing units
3,116
Total Housing Units
2,871
Occupied Units
245
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$89,100
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$752
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+13.9%
YoY Change (2024)
205
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+105%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62618 have increased 13.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +4.8% | 157 |
| 2020 | -1.1% | 155 |
| 2021 | +0.3% | 156 |
| 2022 | +13.9% | 177 |
| 2024 | – | 205 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 128 business establishments in ZIP 62618, employing approximately 3,564 people with a combined annual payroll of $203,166,000.
128
Businesses
3,564
Employees
$203.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 29 | 22.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 17.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 8.6% |
| Construction | 8 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 62618 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62618
Beardstown (62618)
7,955 residents
- 62611 1,067
Arenzville (62611)
1,067 residents
- 62639 316
Frederick (62639)
316 residents
- 62622 49
Bluff Springs (62622)
49 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62618 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62618 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62618
Beardstown (62618)
$65,208 median income
- 62611
Arenzville (62611)
$62,875 median income
- 62639
Frederick (62639)
$62,292 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62618 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62618, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,955 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 62618 in?
ZIP code 62618 (Beardstown) is located in Cass County, Illinois. Cass County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cass-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62618?
ZIP code 62618 in Beardstown, IL has a population of 7,955 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62618?
The median household income in ZIP 62618 is $65,208, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62618?
The median home value in ZIP 62618 is $89,100, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62618?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62618 is White at 60.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62618?
ZIP code 62618 has 128 business establishments employing approximately 3,564 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62618?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62618 are: Retail trade (29), Other services (except public administration) (22), Accommodation and food services (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62618?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62618 increased by 13.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62618?
In ZIP code 62618, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 62618?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62618 is 18.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62618?
In ZIP code 62618, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62618?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62618 is 13.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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