ZIP code 62812
Where is ZIP code 62812?
Benton, Illinois
Franklin County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62812 belongs to Benton, Illinois in Franklin County. 62812 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 618. About 11,611 people live in the 62812 area, where the median household income is $60,539. The closest ZIP codes are 62856 (Logan, 5.4 mi southeast), 62819 (Buckner, 5.6 mi west) and 62897 (Whittington, 6.1 mi north).
| ZIP code | 62812 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Benton |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 38, -88.9227 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 628 |
Population and income in 62812
| Population | 11,611 · higher than 76% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 118 · higher than 58% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.2 years · higher than 51% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $60,539 · lower than 77% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,732 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $101,100 · lower than 80% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $843 a month |
| Housing units | 5,704 |
| Households | 4,921 (2.3 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 70% / 30% |
| Land area | 98.72 sq mi (plus 10.47 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62812. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62812
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62856 | Logan, IL | 5.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 62819 | Buckner, IL | 5.6 mi W | Standard |
| 62897 | Whittington, IL | 6.1 mi N | Standard |
| 62836 | Ewing, IL | 6.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 62891 | Valier, IL | 6.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 62874 | Orient, IL | 6.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 62840 | Frankfort Heights, IL | 6.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 62896 | West Frankfort, IL | 7.1 mi S | Standard |
| 62822 | Christopher, IL | 7.4 mi W | Standard |
| 62825 | Coello, IL | 7.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 62884 | Sesser, IL | 9.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 62999 | Zeigler, IL | 9.9 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62812 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62812
123 MAIN ST
BENTON IL 62812
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Barren, Eastern, Rend City, Steel City and West City: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62812-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62812?
- 62812 is a Benton, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 62812 in?
- ZIP code 62812 is in Franklin County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62812 in?
- 62812 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62812?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62812 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62812?
- About 11,611 people live in ZIP code 62812, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62812?
- The median household income in 62812 is $60,539 a year, lower than 77% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62812?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62812 are 62856 (Logan, 5.4 miles), 62819 (Buckner, 5.6 miles), 62897 (Whittington, 6.1 miles) and 62836 (Ewing, 6.2 miles).