PlainZIP

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
$65,208
Median income
$89,100
Median home value
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $29,769. The poverty rate stands at 13.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. Median home value sits at $89,100 (54% below the state average), median rent at $752 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Cass County, letting you compare 62618 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 62618

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beardstown, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62618.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 62618?

36.0

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

23.2%

Foreign-Born

White 60.1%
African American 6.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%

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

$29,769

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

18.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62618 ranks nationally

Beardstown, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,208 39th percentile higher than 39% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,116

Total Housing Units

2,871

Occupied Units

245

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%

$89,100

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 62618 vs 62622 →

ZIP 62618 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 62618 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 62618 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 62618 ranks the highest of 3 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
62622 Bluff Springs, IL 49 2.6 mi
62611 Arenzville, IL 1,067 7.0 mi
62639 Frederick, IL 316 6.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cass County

62691 standard
Virginia, IL
Pop: 2,426
62612 standard
Ashland, IL
Pop: 1,915
62611 standard
Arenzville, IL
Pop: 1,067
62627 standard
Chandlerville, IL
Pop: 992
62622 standard
Bluff Springs, IL
Pop: 49

Related Areas

Cass County Beardstown, IL Illinois

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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