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Beecher, IL
Village in Will County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60401.
Population
4,728
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,727
ZIP codes
1
Beecher and its ZIP codes
Beecher at a glance
- Beecher is about 7.5 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $103,415, 24% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $269,500 and median rent is $1,078 a month.
Local data for Beecher, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Beecher, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$103,415
Poverty rate
2.7%
Median home value
$269,500
Median rent
$1,078/mo
Homeownership
81.4%
Bachelor's or higher
23.1%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
29.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,509), Irish Americans (858), Italian Americans (623).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Will County. PPP loans are for Beecher.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,418
267,868 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,456
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.92B
FY 2026, $5,636 per person
PPP loans
$11.05M
220 loans, 1,412 jobs reported
How people get to work
Beecher, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.8%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Beecher, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,341
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,026
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 15°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Beecher, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
ZIP codes in Beecher
1 in or overlapping Beecher. Population shown
Cities near Beecher
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GoodenowCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0 |
| Eagle LakeCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.6 |
| CreteVillage | 6.5 mi | 9.4 |
| Grant ParkVillage | 7.4 mi | 3.4 |
| WillowbrookCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.5 |
| MoneeVillage | 8.2 mi | 4.6 |
| Plum ValleyCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.9 |
| StegerVillage | 8.3 mi | 3.4 |
| University ParkVillage | 8.3 mi | 10.7 |
| South Chicago HeightsVillage | 9.2 mi | 1.6 |
| Cedar Lake, INTown | 9.4 mi | 9.5 |
| Park ForestVillage | 9.4 mi | 5 |
| St. John, INTown | 9.9 mi | 12.7 |
| Sauk VillageVillage | 9.9 mi | 4 |
| PeotoneVillage | 10 mi | 2 |
| Lake Dalecarlia, INCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Beecher, IL in?
- Beecher is in Will County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Beecher, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Beecher include 60401.
- What is the population of Beecher, IL?
- About 4,728 people live in Beecher, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Beecher?
- Nearby places include Goodenow (3.1 mi), Eagle Lake (3.4 mi), Crete (6.5 mi), Grant Park (7.4 mi), Willowbrook (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023