Benton, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62812
Franklin County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,265
- 46/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,539
- Median income Below-median income area
- $101,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Benton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 46
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62812 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62812 (Benton, IL) rose +18.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 189.2 in 2023 to 223.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62812 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Benton, Franklin County, Illinois, home to 11,265 residents across 247.6 square miles, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62812 reports a modest median household income of $60,539 (24% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,732. The poverty rate is 14.3%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $101,100 (47% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $843; owner occupancy is 69.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 62812 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 62812
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Benton, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62812.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
24 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 62812, Benton, 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
11,265
Population
247.6
Area (sq mi)
46
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62812?
42.2
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
1.4%
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?
$60,539
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$32,732
Per Capita Income
14.3%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62812 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Benton, 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)
$60,539 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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
5,704housing units
5,704
Total Housing Units
4,921
Occupied Units
783
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$101,100
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$843
Median Rent
1966
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
+18.3%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62812 have increased 18.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 157 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 173 |
| 2022 | +6.7% | 185 |
| 2023 | +2.4% | 189 |
| 2024 | +18.3% | 224 |
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 277 business establishments in ZIP 62812, employing approximately 2,592 people with a combined annual payroll of $103,133,000.
277
Businesses
2,592
Employees
$103.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 52 | 18.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 14.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 11.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 8.7% |
| Construction | 20 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 2.5% |
| Information | 4 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.1% |
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 62812 vs 62896 →
ZIP 62812 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62896
West Frankfort (62896)
12,626 residents
- 62812
Benton (62812)
11,265 residents
- 62846 2,631
Ina (62846)
2,631 residents
- 62822 2,574
Christopher (62822)
2,574 residents
- 62836 801
Ewing (62836)
801 residents
- 62891 652
Valier (62891)
652 residents
- 62819 448
Buckner (62819)
448 residents
- 62897 398
Whittington (62897)
398 residents
- 62874 372
Orient (62874)
372 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62812 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62812 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62897
Whittington (62897)
$78,125 median income
- 62836
Ewing (62836)
$73,281 median income
- 62846
Ina (62846)
$65,500 median income
- 62856
Logan (62856)
$60,750 median income
- 62812
Benton (62812)
$60,539 median income
- 62896
West Frankfort (62896)
$55,458 median income
- 62822
Christopher (62822)
$47,770 median income
- 62819
Buckner (62819)
$45,341 median income
- 62874
Orient (62874)
$40,625 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62812 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62896 | West Frankfort, IL | 12,626 | 7.4 mi |
| 62897 | Whittington, IL | 398 | 6.9 mi |
| 62819 | Buckner, IL | 448 | 5.5 mi |
| 62856 | Logan, IL | 324 | 5.2 mi |
| 62874 | Orient, IL | 372 | 6.3 mi |
| 62891 | Valier, IL | 652 | 7.0 mi |
| 62822 | Christopher, IL | 2,574 | 7.7 mi |
| 62846 | Ina, IL | 2,631 | 10.6 mi |
| 62836 | Ewing, IL | 801 | 9.0 mi |
| 62841 | Freeman Spur, IL | 98 | 10.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62812, 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 (11,265 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 62812 in?
ZIP code 62812 (Benton) is located in Franklin County, Illinois. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62812?
ZIP code 62812 in Benton, IL has a population of 11,265 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62812?
The median household income in ZIP 62812 is $60,539, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62812?
The median home value in ZIP 62812 is $101,100, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62812?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62812 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62812?
ZIP code 62812 has 277 business establishments employing approximately 2,592 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62812?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62812 are: Retail trade (52), Accommodation and food services (39), Health care and social assistance (31). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62812?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62812 increased by 18.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 62812?
In ZIP code 62812, 47.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 62812?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62812 is 24.3 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 62812?
In ZIP code 62812, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62812?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62812 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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