ZIP Code 61516 - Benson Illinois

ZIP Code 61516 is located in Benson Illinois. Portions of 61516 are also in Clayton Township (Woodford County) and Greene Township (Woodford County) and Linn Township and Minonk Township. 61516 is entirely within Woodford County. Regionally, it is located in the Peoria-Bloomington Area.

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ZIP Code 61516 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameBenson
Primary CountyWoodford County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)754
Area Code(s)309
Current Time
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61516 Demographics

61516 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Illinois based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 61516 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 61516 is White. The current unemployment level in 61516 is 3.5%.

Population754
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density20 People per Square Mile
Total Households291
Percentage High Income Households1.0%
Median Household Income (2021)$77,981
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$68,810
Current Unemployment Rate (March 2024)3.5%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 98.60%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 96.32%

61516 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White70398.6%
Black101.4%
Hispanic00%
Asian00%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

61516 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White13196.32%
Black00%
Hispanic53.68%
Asian00%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

61516 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College6313.1%
Bachelor Degree5311.02%
High School Diploma17335.97%
No High School Diploma51.04%
GED or Alternate316.44%
1 or More Years of College4910.19%
Associates Degree7214.97%
Masters Degree316.44%
Professional Degree20.42%
Doctorate Degree20.42%

61516 Geography

Coordinates40.84979248,-89.11531830
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 61516
RegionPeoria-Bloomington Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaPeoria, IL
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area38 Square Miles

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61516 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 5b: -15F to -10F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateApril 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion54a - Illinois/Indiana Prairies

61516 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)13192939505963615341311940
Avg Max Temp (°F)30364962748386847866493661
Avg Precip (In.)1.681.713.053.574.163.943.893.463.352.783.182.4437.21

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