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Logan County
Beason, IL
62512
62512 ZIP Code — Beason, IL
Logan County, Illinois
ZIP code 62512 is located in
Beason ,
Illinois ,
within Logan County .
It covers approximately 46.66 square miles and serves a population of
502 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 217 .
About ZIP code 62512
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $125,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $52,885. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 62512 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
502
Population density
11 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
107
Geography
Land area
46.66 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.1371
Longitude
-89.2283
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
217
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.0%
43.6%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
35.6%
32.6%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
10.9%
19.7%
24.4%
Over $200k
2.5%
4.0%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$52,885
Median household income
$125,000
Median home value
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 81 16.1% 18 and over 421 83.9% 65 and over 144 28.7% Median age 54.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.8%
Group Count % White 491 97.8% Two or more races 7 1.4% Black or African American 4 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.0%
43.6%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
35.6%
32.6%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
10.9%
19.7%
24.4%
Over $200k
2.5%
4.0%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.6% $10k–$15k 9.7% $15k–$25k 2.4% $25k–$35k 11.3% $35k–$50k 16.1% $50k–$75k 24.6% $75k–$100k 18.5% $100k–$150k 13.7% Median income $52,885
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $125,000 Median rent / month $617 Owner occupied 75.0% Renter occupied 25.0% Vacant 12.7% Single-family detached 94.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 6.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.06
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.6% 2000–2009 5.3% 1990–1999 3.2% 1980–1989 1.8% 1970–1979 3.9% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 12.7% 1940–1949 14.8% 1939 or earlier 52.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.8% 2 bedrooms 22.5% 3 bedrooms 47.2% 4 bedrooms 22.2% 5+ bedrooms 5.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.4% 1 vehicle 23.0% 2 vehicles 53.6% 3 or more 21.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 68.1% Electricity 7.7% Propane / LP gas 21.8% Wood 2.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 120 48.4% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 51 20.6% Female householder, no spouse 77 31.0% Households with children under 18 39 15.7% Households with seniors (65+) 121 48.8% Average household size 2.02
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 11.5% 14.2% Married 72.0% 60.9% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 2.5% 18.5% Divorced 14.0% 6.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
11.4%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.1% Bachelor's or higher 13.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 9 11.8% Kindergarten 10 13.2% Elementary school 32 42.1% High school 25 32.9% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.2%
Agriculture & mining
17.2%
Professional & management
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
2.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.5% Service 2.1% Sales & office 17.6% Natural resources & construction 23.6% Production & transportation 26.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 70.4% Government 12.9% Self-employed 16.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 94.0% Carpool 2.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 3.9% Avg commute (minutes) 22.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.5%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 50.8% Retirement income 29.0% Supplemental Security 2.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 8.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.9% High blood pressure 33.8% High cholesterol 32.5% Diabetes 10.4% Heart disease 6.8% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 27.6% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 7.4% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.9% Binge drinking 15.7% No physical activity 24.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.3% Depression 17.5% Fair or poor health 13.9% Poor mental health 12.7% Poor physical health 10.1% No health insurance 10.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.1% Visited dentist 63.9% Cholesterol screening 90.3% Teeth loss 14.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 30 7.1%
Disability % Any disability 16.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 13.4% 65 and over 31.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 76.9% Public insurance 37.5% No insurance 12.7% Uninsured under 19 18.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 488 97.2% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 502 100.0% Born in same state 502 100.0% Born in different state 414 82.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 112 22.3% French 55 11%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 11 2.2% Arab 11 2.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 49.4% Internet access 88.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62512
What city is ZIP code 62512 in?
ZIP code 62512 is primarily assigned to Beason, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62512 in?
ZIP code 62512 falls within Logan County, Illinois.
Does ZIP code 62512 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 62512 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 62512 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 62512 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 62512?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62512?
The median home value in ZIP code 62512 is $125,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 62512 in?
ZIP code 62512 observes the CST timezone.
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