62414 ZIP Code — Beecher City, IL

Effingham County, Illinois

ZIP code 62414 is located in Beecher City, Illinois, within Effingham County. It covers approximately 75.87 square miles and serves a population of 1,644 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62414

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 $119,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,458. 39% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62414 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,644

population

75.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62414 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62414

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62414. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Beecher City	Acceptable
Beecher City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62422 Cowden (4.1 mi) 62431 Herrick (7.6 mi) 62444 Mode (8 mi) 62411 Altamont (8.6 mi) 62461 Shumway (9.6 mi) 62458 Saint Elmo (9.8 mi) 62463 Stewardson (13.1 mi) 62571 Tower Hill (13.1 mi) 62418 Brownstown (13.4 mi) 62080 Ramsey (14.2 mi) 62553 Oconee (14.6 mi) 62565 Shelbyville (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,644
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	75.87 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	39.1837
Longitude	-88.8477
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.9%	41.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	32.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	20.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	5.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,644

Population

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$51,458

Median household income

$28,645

Per capita income

$119,000

Median home value

$675

Median monthly rent

77.4%

Home ownership

12.0%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

619

Housing units

15.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

111

107

35–44

123

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	363	22.1%
18 and over	1,281	77.9%
65 and over	367	22.3%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.2%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,604	97.2%
Two or more races	40	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.9%	41.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	32.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	20.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	5.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 18.0%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 22.4%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	18.0%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	22.4%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$51,458

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.1%

$50k–$100k 26.4%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 7.1%

$300k–$500k 12.5%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,000
Median rent / month	$675
Owner occupied	77.4%
Renter occupied	22.6%
Vacant	9.4%
Single-family detached	79.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	7.2%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	4.2%
1970–1979	23.0%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	32.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	41.0%
3 bedrooms	37.5%
4 bedrooms	7.6%
5+ bedrooms	8.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	28.8%
2 vehicles	42.7%
3 or more	24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.7%
Electricity	12.2%
Propane / LP gas	60.3%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	300	42.6%
Cohabiting couple	69	9.8%
Male householder, no spouse	132	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	204	28.9%
Households with children under 18	197	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	290	41.1%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	25.3%
Married	47.7%	41.3%
Separated	3.9%	1.6%
Widowed	5.0%	10.3%
Divorced	14.1%	21.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 37.6%

Some college, no degree 27.3%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	2.3%
Kindergarten	21	5.9%
Elementary school	172	48.7%
High school	99	28.0%
College / grad school	53	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 14.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.5%

Manufacturing 14.1%

Retail trade 12.5%

Transportation & utilities 11.1%

Professional & management 8.2%

Other services 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Construction 4.2%

Public administration 3.2%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	25.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	20.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.2%
Government	8.9%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.8%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 12.0%

Under 18 years 19.1%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 36.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.0%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	91	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	41.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.5%
Public insurance	47.2%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,564	95.1%
Spanish	24	1.5%
Other Indo-European	19	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,634	99.4%
Born in same state	1,626	98.9%
Born in different state	1,405	85.5%
Foreign born	8	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.6%
Not a US citizen	7	70.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	263	16%
Italian	254	15.5%
Arab	151	9.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	20	1.2%
Irish	14	0.9%
Polish	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	72.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62414

What city is ZIP code 62414 in?

ZIP code 62414 is primarily assigned to Beecher City, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62414 in?

ZIP code 62414 falls within Effingham County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62414 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 62414 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62414?

The median home value in ZIP code 62414 is $119,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 62414?

ZIP code 62414 has an estimated population of 1,644 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62414?

The median household income in ZIP code 62414 is $51,458, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62414 in?

ZIP code 62414 observes the CST timezone.