ZIP Code 62812 - Benton Illinois
Overview
ZIP Code 62812 is located in Benton Illinois. Portions of 62812 are also in Valier and North City and West City and Hanaford and West Frankfort and Benton Township (Franklin County) and Browning Township (Franklin County) and Ewing Township and Barren Township and Tyrone Township and Denning Township and Eastern Township and Frankfort Township (Franklin County). 62812 is entirely within Franklin County. Regionally, 62812 is located in the Paducah-Cape Girardeau-Harrisburg-Mt Vernon Area.
ZIP Code 62812 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Benton |
| Primary County | Franklin County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 11,396 |
| Area Code(s) | 618 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 62812 Map
62812 Demographics
62812 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 62812 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 62812 is White. The current unemployment level in 62812 is 5.2%.
| Population | 11,396 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 98 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,578 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $49,019 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $319,250 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.82% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 92.73% |
62812 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,947 | 95.82% |
| Black | 95 | 0.83% |
| Hispanic | 382 | 3.34% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62812 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,504 | 96.72% |
| Black | 6 | 0.39% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 2.38% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62812 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 890 | 13.19% |
| Bachelor Degree | 746 | 11.05% |
| High School Diploma | 1,895 | 28.07% |
| No High School Diploma | 137 | 2.03% |
| GED or Alternate | 403 | 5.97% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,435 | 21.26% |
| Associates Degree | 834 | 12.36% |
| Masters Degree | 296 | 4.39% |
| Professional Degree | 90 | 1.33% |
| Doctorate Degree | 24 | 0.36% |
62812 Geography
| Coordinates | 38.01450348, -88.92250824 |
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| Region | Paducah-Cape Girardeau-Harrisburg-Mt Vernon Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 116 Square Miles |
62812 Schools
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62812 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 72j - Southern Illinoian Till Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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