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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
$60,539
Median income
$101,100
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $32,732. Local economic indicators show a 14.3% poverty rate alongside 4.3% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $101,100 (47% below the state average); renters pay a median of $843 monthly, and 69.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Franklin County, letting you compare 62812 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 62812

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Benton, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62812.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 62812?

42.2

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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

$32,732

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62812 ranks nationally

Benton, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,539 30th percentile higher than 30% 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 47.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

5,704

Total Housing Units

4,921

Occupied Units

783

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.7%
Renter 30.3%

$101,100

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62812 ranks #2 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 62812 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 62812 ranks #5 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

62896 standard
West Frankfort, IL
Pop: 12,626
62884 standard
Sesser, IL
Pop: 2,940
62890 standard
Thompsonville, IL
Pop: 2,882
62822 standard
Christopher, IL
Pop: 2,574
62865 standard
Mulkeytown, IL
Pop: 2,018
62999 standard
Zeigler, IL
Pop: 1,829

Related Areas

Franklin County Benton, IL Illinois

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.

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