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City: Benton, IL
Franklin County, IL
Zip code population (2000): 11,349
Estimated zip code population in 2007: 11,399

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Houses and condos: 5,230
Renter-occupied apartments: 1,134
% of renters here:  24%
State:  33%

2008 cost of living index in zip code 62812: 75.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 99.0 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.7 sq. mi.
Population density: 115 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).

Estimate of real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2007:
This zip code:  2.5% ($901)
Illinois:  2.5% ($2,285)

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Males: 5,440  (47.9%)
Females: 5,909  (52.1%)

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Urban population: 8,005
Rural population: 3,344

Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $84,141
62812:  $84,141
Illinois:  $208,800


According to our research of public records there were 24 registered sex offenders living in 62812 zip code in early 2007.

Median resident age:  41.0 years
Illinois median age:  34.7 years

Average household size:
This zip code:  2.3 people
Illinois:  2.6 people

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 62812, filed in 2005:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $34,898 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:  $34,898
State:  $54,625

Salary/wage: $30,945 (reported on 80.9% of returns)
Here:  $30,945
State:  $46,811
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 100.0% for AGIs below $10k, 68.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 77.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 79.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 78.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 52.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $2,119 (reported on 38.5% of returns)
This zip code:  $2,119
Illinois:  $2,101
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 6.1% for AGIs below $10k, 4.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $2,300 (reported on 21.1% of returns)
Here:  $2,300
State:  $4,306
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.0% for AGIs below $10k, 1.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$3,244 (reported on 15.5% of returns)
Here:  +$3,244
State:  +$17,321
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -1.1% for AGIs below $10k, 0.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, -0.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 4.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$9,814 (reported on 15.8% of returns)
Here:  +$9,814
State:  +$11,771
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.9% for AGIs below $10k, 3.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 9.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from farming: +$2,418 (reported on 1.9% of returns)
Here:  +$2,418
State:  +$2,327
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.6% for AGIs below $10k, 0.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, -0.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, -0.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.1% for AGIs $75k-100k)

IRA payment deduction: $3,300 (reported on 1.7% of returns)
62812:  $3,300
Illinois:  $3,087
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.2% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Self-employed pension: $14,429 (reported on 0.4% of returns)
Here:  $14,429
Illinois:  $16,965

Total itemized deductions: $16,452 (1% of AGI, reported on 15.2% of returns)
Here:  $16,452
State:  $20,239
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.2% for AGIs below $10k, 4.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 5.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 7.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 8.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 9.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $4,677 (5.2% of AGI, reported on 11.9% of returns)
Here:  $4,677
Illinois:  $3,719

Here:  5.2% of AGI
State:  3.4% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.5% for AGIs below $10k, 0.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $5,092 (reported on 69.9% of returns)
62812:  $5,092
State:  $9,882
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.4% for AGIs below $10k, 3.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 9.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 19.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,700 (reported on 20.0% of returns)
Here:  $1,700
State:  $1,788
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 11.3% for AGIs below $10k, 4.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.3% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 67.5%
Here:  68%
State:  61%
(% for various income ranges: 61.9% for AGIs below $10k, 71.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 68.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 67.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 68.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 73.2% for AGIs over 100k)


Estimated median household income in 2007: $34,053
This zip code:  $34,053
Illinois:  $54,124
Benton, IL (62812) map

Nearest zip codes: 62897, 62819, 62874, 62896, 62891, 62822.


Percentage of family households:
This zip code:  66.5%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:  4.1%
Whole state:  4.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Housing units in zip code 62812 with a mortgage: 1,297 (63 second mortgage, 134 home equity loan, 13 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 1,441


Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $982

Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $390

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  18.2%
Whole state:  11.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  5.4%
Whole state:  5.3%

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.5
State:  6.1

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.5
State:  4.1


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Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages:

Notable location: Lake Benton Camp (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in zip code 62812 include: Westminister Presbyterian Church (A), Church of Christ (B), First Apostolic Church (C), First Baptist Church of Benton (D), First Christian Church (E), Immanuel Baptist Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Joplin Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoirs: Lake Hamilton (A), Lake Benton (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Benton Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Year house built:
  • 1999 to March 2000: 32
  • 1995 to 1998: 321
  • 1990 to 1994: 153
  • 1980 to 1989: 431
  • 1970 to 1979: 914
  • 1960 to 1969: 609
  • 1950 to 1959: 669
  • 1940 to 1949: 643
  • 1939 or earlier: 1,396



Zip code 62812 satellite photo by USGS


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Benton, IL (62812):
  • no bedroom: 4
  • 1 bedrooms: 127
  • 2 bedrooms: 1,187
  • 3 bedrooms: 1,853
  • 4 bedrooms: 298
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 68


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments and housing units:
  • no bedroom: 3
  • 1 bedrooms: 241
  • 2 bedrooms: 530
  • 3 bedrooms: 321
  • 4 bedrooms: 39
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 0



Vehicles available in 62812 zip code in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 174
  • 1 vehicle: 1,131
  • 2 vehicles: 1,492
  • 3 vehicles: 564
  • 4 vehicles: 167
  • 5 or more vehicles: 9


Vehicles available in renter-occupied apartments:
  • no vehicle: 198
  • 1 vehicle: 565
  • 2 vehicles: 321
  • 3 vehicles: 48
  • 4 vehicles: 2
  • 5 or more vehicles: 0



Estimated household income distribution in 2007:

Zip code 62812 household income distribution in 2007

Zip code 62812 house/condo values in 2007


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2007 in zip code 62812:

  • Less than $10,000: 57
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 28
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 42
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 51
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 88
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 94
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 100
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 307
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 277
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 303
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 312
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 281
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 253
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 367
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 327
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 209
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 85
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 176
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 101
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 52
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 21
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 9
  • $1,000,000 or more: 13
 



62812 rent paid by renters


Rent paid by renters in 2007 in zip code 62812:

  • Less than $100: 18
  • $100 to $149: 59
  • $150 to $199: 92
  • $200 to $249: 59
  • $250 to $299: 129
  • $300 to $349: 133
  • $350 to $399: 65
  • $400 to $449: 10
  • $450 to $499: 14
  • $500 to $549: 12
  • $550 to $599: 6
  • $600 to $649: 6
  • No cash rent: 124
 


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2007: $70,743.


Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2007 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $84,957
  • Black or African American householders: $265,492
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $173,673
  • Asian householders: $224,647
  • Some other race householders: $89,859
  • Two or more races householders: $76,952
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $89,859

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $84,550 (it was $51,500 in 2000)
62812:  $84,550
Illinois:  $208,800
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $49,569 - $118,353

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $109,026
Here:  $109,026
State:  $269,211

Townhouses or other attached units: $111,668
Here:  $111,668
State:  $258,887

In 2-unit structures: $171,296
Here:  $171,296
State:  $320,810

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $1,428,426
Here:  $1,428,426
State:  $330,214

Mobile homes: $35,068
Here:  $35,068
State:  $35,670

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $17,500
Here:  $17,500
State:  $62,382


Owners and renters by unit type in %


Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 4,213
  • One, attached: 15
  • Two: 189
  • 3 or 4: 140
  • 5 to 9: 76
  • 10 to 19: 21
  • 20 to 49: 10
  • 50 or more: 7
  • Mobile homes: 489
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 8
62812 zip code mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 3,774 (84%)
  • Carpooled: 444 (10%)
  • Motorcycle: 2 (0%)
  • Walked: 124 (3%)
  • Other means: 23 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 134 (3%)
 

62812 zip code travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 356
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 876
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 832
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 488
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 393
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 173
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 485
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 119
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 142
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 234
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 91
  • 90 or more minutes: 178
 

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 64.9%


Household type by relationship
Households: 10,860

  • In family households: 9,122 (2,504 male householders, 598 female householders)
    2,570 spouses, 3,021 children (2,593 natural, 81 adopted, 347 stepchildren), 132 grandchildren, 32 brothers or sisters, 55 parents, 106 other relatives, 104 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 1,738 (577 male householders (477 living alone)), 967 female householders (922 living alone)), 194 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 299 (292 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 1,595 2-persons, 680 3-persons, 525 4-persons, 209 5-persons, 58 6-persons, 35 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 1,399 1-person, 115 2-persons, 20 3-persons, 10 4-persons.

1,782 married couples with children.
622 single-parent households (151 men, 471 women).

98.0% of residents of 62812 zip code speak English at home.
1.0% of residents speak Spanish at home (82% very well, 18% well).
0.9% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (73% very well, 15% well, 12% not well).
0.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% very well).

Foreign born population: 86 (0.8%)
(38.4% of them are naturalized citizens)

This zip code:  0.8%
Whole state:  12.3%

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:



  • Mexico (29%)
  • United Kingdom (17%)
  • Italy (14%)
  • China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (13%)
  • Germany (9%)
  • Greece (8%)
  • India (6%)



Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 13
  • 1990 to 1994: 6
  • 1985 to 1989: 0
  • 1980 to 1984: 12
  • 1975 to 1979: 13
  • 1970 to 1974: 7
  • 1970 to 1974: 12
  • 1965 to 1969: 23

White population: 11,196
Black population: 25
American Indian population: 19
Asian population: 25
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 0
Some other race population: 16
Two or more races population: 68

Zip code 62812 races chart


First ancestries reported:

 United States or American: 1588
 German: 1403
 English: 1312
 Irish: 833
 Other groups: 526
 Italian: 401
 Polish: 248
 French (except Basque): 185
 Scotch-Irish: 185
 Scottish: 121
 Dutch: 91
 Welsh: 81
 European: 48
 Russian: 47
 Norwegian: 37
 Swedish: 37
 Hungarian: 30
 Northern European: 28
 French Canadian: 26
 British: 23
 Austrian: 22
 Greek: 18
 Czech: 14
 Croatian: 13
 Lithuanian: 12
 Yugoslavian: 11
 Slovak: 10
 Serbian: 9
 Bulgarian: 9
 Danish: 8
 Subsaharan African:: 7
 Czechoslovakian: 7
 African: 7
 Portuguese: 6
 Swiss: 6
 Acadian/Cajun: 2
 Ukrainian: 2



Zip code 62812 topographic map


Major facitilies with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD (601 SOUTH DUQUOIN STREET in BENTON, IL)
    STATE MASTER (Illinois EPA Project) - AIR PROGRAM
    STATE MASTER (Illinois EPA Project) - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Business SIC classification: RAILROADS, LINE-HAUL OPERATING; RAILROAD SWITCHING AND TERMINAL ESTABLISHMENTS; FUEL DEALERS
    Organizations: ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD CORP (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: ILLINOIS CENTRAL GULF RAILROAD CO, ILLINOIS CENTRAL RR-BENTON, ILLIMOIS CENTRAL RR-BENTON
  • MARATHON PETROLEUM CO LLC (420 E SPANI ST in BENTON, IL)
    STATE MASTER (Illinois EPA Project) - AIR PROGRAM
    STATE MASTER (Illinois EPA Project) - SOLID WASTE PROGRAM
    STATE MASTER (Illinois EPA Project) - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    OIL CONTROL (Facility Response Plan for oil discharge)
    CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Small Quantity Generators, between 100 kg and 1000 kg of hazardous waste/month (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Business SIC classification: ASPHALT PAVING MIXTURES AND BLOCKS; PETROLEUM BULK STATIONS AND TERMINALS
    Business NAICS classification: ASPHALT PAVING MIXTURE AND BLOCK MANUFACTURING.; ASPHALT PAVING MIXTURE AND BLOCK MANUFACTURING.
    Organizations: MARATHON ASHLAND PETROLEUM LLC (CONTACT/GENERAL) , MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LLC (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
    Alternative names: ASHLAND OIL INC-BENTON ASPHALT, MARATHON ASHLAND LLC CO, MARATHON ASHLAND PETROLEUM, MARATHON ASHLAND PETROLEUM LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, MARATHON ASHLAND PETROLEUM LLC BENTON, IL ASPHALT TERMINAL
  • BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS (451 EAST ILLINOIS AVENUE in BENTON, IL)
    STATE MASTER (Illinois EPA Project) - SOLID WASTE PROGRAM, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit, HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM, AIR PROGRAM
    AIR MAJOR (AIRS/AFS) - ICIS-, ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY
    CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    HAZARDOUS WASTE BIENNIAL REPORTER (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Large Quantity Generators, more that 1000 kg of hazardous waste/month (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    TRI REPORTER (Tracking of toxic chemicals releasing facilities)
    Business SIC classification: BOAT BUILDING AND REPAIRING
    Business NAICS classification: BOAT BUILDING.
    Organizations: BRP US INC (CONTACT/OPERATOR) , BOMBARDIAR MOTOR CORP. (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: BOMBARDIAR MOTOR CORP., BOMBARDIER MOTOR CORP. OF AMERICA, BRP US INC.
  • OLD BEN COAL CO-CENTRAL SHOPS (ILLINOIS AVE in BENTON, IL)
    STATE MASTER (Illinois EPA Project) - SOLID WASTE PROGRAM, AIR PROGRAM
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Large Quantity Generators, more that 1000 kg of hazardous waste/month (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    Business SIC classification: LUBRICATING OILS AND GREASES
    Organizations: OLD BEN COAL COMPANY (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: OLD BEN CENTRAL SHOP, OLD BEN COAL CO CENTRAL SHOP
  • OLD BEN COAL CO-MINE 24 (RURAL in BENTON, IL)
    STATE MASTER (Illinois EPA Project) - AIR PROGRAM
    STATE MASTER (Illinois EPA Project) - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Business SIC classification: BITUMINOUS COAL UNDERGROUND MINING
  • DAVACK MFG INC (INDUSTRIAL PARK RD in BENTON, IL)
    STATE MASTER (Illinois EPA Project) - HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Organizations: TOLLISON DAVID (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • MARIAH BOATS (BENTON AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PK. in BENTON, IL)
    STATE MASTER (Illinois EPA Project) - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
  • AIRGAS-MID AMERICA INC (PETROFF AND DUQUOIN RD in BENTON, IL)
    STATE MASTER (Illinois EPA Project) - SOLID WASTE PROGRAM, HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
    Large Quantity Generators, more that 1000 kg of hazardous waste/month (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    Organizations: AIRGAS MID AMERICA INC HILLARD BOB PRES (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • MARATHON ASHLAND PIPE LINE LLC (RURAL in BENTON, IL)
    STATE MASTER (Illinois EPA Project) - AIR PROGRAM
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources)
    Business SIC classification: CRUDE PETROLEUM PIPELINES
    Business NAICS classification: PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION OF CRUDE OIL.
    Alternative names: MARATHON ASHLAND PIPELINE LLC
  • REND LAKE INTERCITY WTP (1600 MARCUM BRANCH ROAD in BENTON, IL)
    STATE MASTER (Illinois EPA Project) - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit
    ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Integrated Compliance Information System)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: WATER SUPPLY
    Alternative names: REND LAKE INTERCITY WATER SYSTEM
  • IMMEDIATE CLEANERS INC (301 E MAIN ST in BENTON, IL)
    STATE MASTER (Illinois EPA Project) - SOLID WASTE PROGRAM, AIR PROGRAM
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources)
    Business SIC classification: DRYCLEANING PLANTS, EXCEPT RUG CLEANING
    Alternative names: IMMEDIATE CLEANERS & FURRIERS INC
  • JIM RUSSELL SALES INC (IL RT 37, 3 MILES SOUTH in BENTON, IL)
    STATE MASTER (Illinois EPA Project) - AIR PROGRAM
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources)
    Business SIC classification: MINERALS AND EARTHS, GROUND OR OTHERWISE TREATED
  • ACETYLENE GAS CO (RURAL in BENTON, IL)
    STATE MASTER (Illinois EPA Project) - AIR PROGRAM
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Business SIC classification: GENERAL INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

Fire-safe hotels and motels in zip code 62812
  • Super 8 Benton/West City, 711 W Main St (#B), Benton, IL 62812, Phone: (618) 438-8205, Fax: (618) 435-4184
  • Days Inn Benton/West City, 711 W Main St (#a), Benton, IL 62812, Phone: (618) 439-3183, Fax: (618) 435-4183
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in zip code 62812

Median worth of mobile homes: $34,592

Zip code 62812 marital status for males
Zip code 62812 marital status for females


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (51%)
  • Electricity (37%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (9%)
  • Wood (2%)


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 9086
  • Northeast: 175
  • Midwest: 760
  • South: 744
  • West: 246

60% of the 62812 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 55% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 69% lived in Illinois.

Population in 1990: 11,419. Population change in the 1990s: -70 (-0.6%).

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:




Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 18
Here:  1.5%
Illinois:  13.4%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 2
Here:  0.4%
Illinois:  11.1%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 25
Here:  6.4%
Illinois:  25.8%


Educational Attainment

School Enrollment by Level of School


Class of Workers


Companies with biggest federal contracts located in this zip code (BENTON, IL):

  • ILLINI ASPHALT CORPORATION (303 E SPANI ST; small business): $1,659,539 in 63 contracts from 2000 to 2006
    Contracts for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Railways (includes resurfacing), Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Recreation Facilities (Non-Building), Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Parking Facilities Conservation by Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only, Forest Service, Forest Service (disused code: now 12C2), and others
    Signed by year: 2000: $180,801; 2001: $19,000; 2002: $265,476; 2003: $171,522; 2004: $279,208; 2005: $675,224; 2006: $68,308.

    Biggest contracts:
    $193,978 with Army for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Railways (includes resurfacing). Signed on 2005-09-22. Completion date: 2005-09-30.
    $193,978 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Railways (includes resurfacing). Signed on 2005-09-22. Completion date: 2005-09-30.
    $132,444, same as above. Signed on 2002-09-03. Completion date: 2002-09-30.
    $100,127, same as above. Signed on 2002-08-06. Completion date: 2002-09-20.
  • MERCY REGIONAL EMERGENCY HEALT (205 BAILEY LANE; small business): $351,889 in 4 contracts from 2005 to 2006
    $124,218 with Department of Veterans Affairs for Motor Passenger Services. Signed on 2006-03-15. Completion date: 2006-03-15.
    $122,992, same as above. Signed on 2006-06-15. Completion date: 2006-06-15.
    $57,879, same as above. Signed on 2005-12-10. Completion date: 2005-12-10.
    $46,800 with Army for Nursing Services. Taking place in MS. Signed on 2006-06-01. Completion date: 2006-11-20.
  • NATIONAL GOVERNMENT BODY INVES (403 E MAIN STREET): $108,061 in 9 contracts from 2003 to 2006
    Contracts for Guard Services by Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $0; 2003: $39,637; 2004: $630; 2005: $44,498; 2006: $23,296.

    Biggest contracts:
    $23,296 with Army for Guard Services. Signed on 2006-03-22. Completion date: 2007-04-21.
    $22,249 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Guard Services. Signed on 2005-02-15. Completion date: 2003-04-21.
    $22,249 with Army for Guard Services. Signed on 2005-02-15. Completion date: 2003-04-21.
    $19,976, same as above. Signed on 2003-12-10. Completion date: 2003-04-21.
  • MARGARET B SMITH (404 NORTH GRAND; small business): $76,890 in 7 contracts from 2003 to 2006
    Contracts for Facilities Operations Support Services, Other Housekeeping Services by Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $0; 2003: $34,020; 2004: $0; 2005: $35,640; 2006: $7,230.

    Biggest contracts:
    $17,820 with Army for Facilities Operations Support Services. Taking place in KY. Signed on 2005-03-22. Completion date: 2004-12-31.
    $17,820 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Facilities Operations Support Services. Taking place in KY. Signed on 2005-03-22. Completion date: 2004-12-31.
    $17,010 with Army for Facilities Operations Support Services. Taking place in KY. Signed on 2003-12-22. Completion date: 2004-12-31.
    $17,010 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Facilities Operations Support Services. Taking place in KY. Signed on 2003-12-22. Completion date: 2004-12-31.
  • NEWMAN WELDING & MACHINE SHOP (400 W BOND ST; small business): $67,136 in 8 contracts from 2004 to 2006
    Contracts for Construction of Structures and Facilities -- Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Railways (includes resurfacing), Other Professional Services, Construction of Structures and Facilities -- Recreation Facilities (Non-Building) by Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $0; 2003: $0; 2004: $47,775; 2005: $8,330; 2006: $11,031.

    Biggest contracts:
    $43,575 with Army for Construction of Structures and Facilities -- Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Railways (includes resurfacing). Signed on 2004-04-09. Completion date: 2004-06-30.
    $8,636 with Army for Other Professional Services. Signed on 2006-03-29. Completion date: 2006-05-15.
    $4,165 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Construction of Structures and Facilities -- Recreation Facilities (Non-Building). Signed on 2005-07-15. Completion date: 2005-08-31.
    $4,165 with Army for Construction of Structures and Facilities -- Recreation Facilities (Non-Building). Signed on 2005-07-15. Completion date: 2005-08-31.
  • JEFF FISH (12908 BENTON CAMP RD; small business): $58,950 in 37 contracts from 2002 to 2006
    Contracts for Other Natural Resources and Conservation Services by Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $3,100; 2003: $13,200; 2004: $19,800; 2005: $16,550; 2006: $6,300.

    Biggest contracts:
    $6,700 with Army for Other Natural Resources and Conservation Services. Signed on 2005-04-15. Completion date: 2005-04-06.
    $6,700 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Other Natural Resources and Conservation Services. Signed on 2005-04-15. Completion date: 2005-04-06.
    $6,300 with Army for Other Natural Resources and Conservation Services. Signed on 2006-04-20. Completion date: 2006-04-28.
    $3,150, same as above. Signed on 2005-11-02. Completion date: 2005-11-30.
  • SANDRA BOWLIN (6337 3RD STRRET; small business): $48,569 in 14 contracts from 2002 to 2006
    Contracts for Operation of Government-Owned Facilities -- Recreation Facilities (Non-Building) by Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $-90; 2003: $7,763; 2004: $15,920; 2005: $16,432; 2006: $8,544.

    Biggest contracts:
    $8,544 with Army for Operation of Government-Owned Facilities -- Recreation Facilities (Non-Building). Signed on 2006-02-07. Completion date: 2004-10-31.
    $8,544 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Operation of Government-Owned Facilities -- Recreation Facilities (Non-Building). Signed on 2005-02-01. Completion date: 2004-10-31.
    $8,544 with Army for Operation of Government-Owned Facilities -- Recreation Facilities (Non-Building). Signed on 2005-02-01. Completion date: 2004-10-31.
    $8,138 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Operation of Government-Owned Facilities -- Recreation Facilities (Non-Building). Signed on 2003-03-04. Completion date: 2001-10-06.
  • F W PLUMBING & HEATING INC (151 INDUSTRIAL PARK; small business)
    $32,806 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Refrigeration Equipment. Signed on 2000-03-16. Completion date: 2000-04-17.
  • DONNA L FORD (526 E MAIN ST; small business): $28,763 in 9 contracts from 2004 to 2006
    Contracts for Operation of Government-Owned Facilities -- Recreation Facilities (Non-Building) by Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $0; 2003: $0; 2004: $6,426; 2005: $14,945; 2006: $7,392.

    Biggest contracts:
    $7,392 with Army for Operation of Government-Owned Facilities -- Recreation Facilities (Non-Building). Signed on 2006-02-07. Completion date: 2005-10-31.
    $7,056, same as above. Signed on 2005-02-01. Completion date: 2005-10-31.
    $7,056 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Operation of Government-Owned Facilities -- Recreation Facilities (Non-Building). Signed on 2005-02-01. Completion date: 2005-10-31.
    $5,082 with Army for Operation of Government-Owned Facilities -- Recreation Facilities (Non-Building). Signed on 2004-03-22. Completion date: 2004-03-08.
  • BIEBEL ROOFING COMPANY INC (212 SOUTH MAIN STREET; small business): $21,493 in 3 contracts from 2002 to 2003
    $18,805 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Other Administrative Facilities and Service Buildings. Signed on 2003-03-27. Completion date: 2003-04-30.
    $3,374, same as above. Signed on 2002-06-21. Completion date: 2002-07-10.
    $-686, same as above. Signed on 2003-08-19. Completion date: 2003-04-30.


Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: Payroll Services (250-499 employees: 1 establishment, 50-99 employees: 2 establishments, 20-49 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (50-99: 2, 20-49: 6, 10-19: 3, 1-4: 2)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (100-249: 1)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Nursing Care Facilities (50-99: 2)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (10-19: 5, 5-9: 5, 1-4: 2)
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: Exterminating and Pest Control Services (50-99: 1, 5-9: 1)
  • Finance and Insurance: Commercial Banking (20-49: 1, 10-19: 3)

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Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)




People in group quarters
  • 235 people in nursing homes
  • 56 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 7 people in other nonhousehold living situations





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