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Benton, IL
City in Franklin County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62812.
Population
6,863
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,250
ZIP codes
1
Benton and its ZIP codes
Benton at a glance
- Benton is about 5.5 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 286th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $54,123, 35% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,200 (67% below Illinois) and median rent is $798 a month.
Local data for Benton, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Benton, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,123
Poverty rate
17.7%
Median home value
$87,200
Median rent
$798/mo
Homeownership
62.6%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (886), Irish Americans (691), Italian Americans (276).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Benton.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,948
9,002 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,381
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$304M
FY 2026, $8,053 per person
PPP loans
$17.12M
317 loans, 2,727 jobs reported
How people get to work
Benton, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.8%
- Carpooled16.2%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Benton, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
911
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
48
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 25°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Benton, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
ZIP codes in Benton
1 in or overlapping Benton. Population shown
Cities near Benton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West CityVillage | 1.5 mi | 1.6 |
| BucknerVillage | 5.1 mi | 0.9 |
| ValierVillage | 6.1 mi | 1.1 |
| HanafordVillage | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| EwingVillage | 6.7 mi | 1 |
| OrientCity | 7 mi | 0.7 |
| ChristopherCity | 7.2 mi | 1.6 |
| North CityVillage | 7.3 mi | 2.2 |
| West FrankfortCity | 8.3 mi | 5 |
| SesserCity | 8.3 mi | 1.1 |
| InaVillage | 9.4 mi | 2.4 |
| ZeiglerCity | 9.8 mi | 1.4 |
| MulkeytownCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Freeman SpurVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| ThompsonvilleVillage | 12 mi | 2 |
| NasonCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Benton, IL in?
- Benton is in Franklin County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Benton, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Benton include 62812.
- What is the population of Benton, IL?
- About 6,863 people live in Benton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Benton?
- Nearby places include West City (1.5 mi), Buckner (5.1 mi), Valier (6.1 mi), Hanaford (6.5 mi), Ewing (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023