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ZIP Code 62812
Benton, IL, Franklin County
Population
11,611
Land area
98.7sq mi
People per sq mi
118
City
Benton
ZIP 62812 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 62812 at a glance
- ZIP 62812 (Benton) is 49% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,539 a year, 27% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,100 (62% below Illinois) and median rent is $843 a month.
Local data for ZIP 62812
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 62812, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,539
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$101,100
Prices -4.9% in a year
Median rent
$843/mo
Homeownership
69.7%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
24.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
277
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
2,592
$103M annual payroll
PPP loans
$17.12M
317 loans
Campaign donations
$28.04K
5% D, 67% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 62812, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 62812, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 62812
ZIP codes near 62812
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 62819Buckner | 5 mi | 3.3 |
| 62856Hanaford | 5.7 mi | 1.5 |
| 62897Ewing | 6 mi | 14.2 |
| 62891Valier | 6.7 mi | 0.6 |
| 62874Orient | 6.7 mi | 1.6 |
| 62822Christopher | 7.5 mi | 2.2 |
| 62896West Frankfort | 7.6 mi | 60.4 |
| 62825North City | 7.9 mi | 0.7 |
| 62884Sesser | 8.5 mi | 30.3 |
| 62836Ewing | 9.2 mi | 38.1 |
| 62860Macedonia | 9.7 mi | 35.5 |
| 62999Zeigler | 10 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 62812?
- ZIP code 62812 is in Benton, IL (Franklin County).
- What county is ZIP code 62812 in?
- ZIP code 62812 is mostly in Franklin County, Illinois.
- How many people live in ZIP code 62812?
- About 11,611 people live in the 62812 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.