62009 ZIP Code — Benld, IL

Macoupin County, Illinois

ZIP code 62009 is located in Benld, Illinois, within Macoupin County. It covers approximately 2.87 square miles and serves a population of 1,713 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62009

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 $78,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $49,167. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62009 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,713

population

2.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62009 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62009

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62009. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Benld	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62069 Mount Olive (2.6 mi) 62033 Gillespie (5.2 mi) 62088 Staunton (5.3 mi) 62056 Litchfield (8.1 mi) 62014 Bunker Hill (8.7 mi) 62074 New Douglas (11.3 mi) 62685 Shipman (11.7 mi) 62021 Dorsey (12.3 mi) 62097 Worden (12.4 mi) 62626 Carlinville (13.9 mi) 62086 Sorento (14.8 mi) 62001 Alhambra (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,713
Population density	597 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	2.87 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.0936
Longitude	-89.7989
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.1%	44.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	32.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,713

Population

597

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$49,167

Median household income

$29,388

Per capita income

$78,400

Median home value

$802

Median monthly rent

69.9%

Home ownership

19.7%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

779

Housing units

11.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

109

25–34

173

35–44

146

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	372	21.7%
18 and over	1,341	78.3%
65 and over	332	19.4%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 2.1%

Black or African American 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Asian 0.3%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,635	93.4%
Hispanic or Latino	37	2.1%
Other race	37	2.1%
Black or African American	16	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.9%
Asian	5	0.3%
Two or more races	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.1%	44.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	32.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 10.3%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 11.4%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.3%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	11.4%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$49,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.0%

$50k–$100k 50.9%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k–$300k 8.9%

$300k–$500k 0.8%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$78,400
Median rent / month	$802
Owner occupied	69.9%
Renter occupied	30.1%
Vacant	28.6%
Single-family detached	90.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	2.9%
1990–1999	2.6%
1980–1989	4.7%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	13.6%
1940–1949	17.5%
1939 or earlier	36.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	16.3%
2 bedrooms	38.0%
3 bedrooms	36.0%
4 bedrooms	3.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	31.5%
2 vehicles	40.8%
3 or more	21.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	73.2%
Electricity	24.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	264	37.3%
Cohabiting couple	98	13.8%
Male householder, no spouse	183	25.8%
Female householder, no spouse	163	23.0%
Households with children under 18	216	30.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	227	32.1%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.6%	22.3%
Married	37.7%	46.1%
Separated	1.0%	2.2%
Widowed	3.0%	10.1%
Divorced	17.6%	19.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 38.6%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 14.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	2.4%
Kindergarten	11	2.7%
Elementary school	218	52.8%
High school	129	31.2%
College / grad school	45	10.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.3%

Transportation & utilities 15.1%

Education & healthcare 15.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Public administration 6.3%

Professional & management 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Construction 4.5%

Other services 3.6%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.5%
Service	23.0%
Sales & office	25.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	20.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.4%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 19.7%

Under 18 years 23.2%

18 and over 18.8%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 37.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.1%
Retirement income	33.2%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	57.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	138	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	18.2%
65 and over	41.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.7%
Public insurance	47.2%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,647	96.1%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,670	97.5%
Born in same state	1,652	96.4%
Born in different state	1,319	77.0%
Foreign born	18	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	43	2.5%
Not a US citizen	11	25.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	133	7.8%
French	116	6.8%
Arab	98	5.7%
Norwegian	18	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	12	0.7%
German	5	0.3%
Polish	3	0.2%
Dutch	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	84.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62009

What city is ZIP code 62009 in?

ZIP code 62009 is primarily assigned to Benld, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62009 in?

ZIP code 62009 falls within Macoupin County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62009?

12% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 62009?

20% of residents in ZIP code 62009 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62009 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 62009 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62009?

The median home value in ZIP code 62009 is $78,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 62009 in?

ZIP code 62009 observes the CST timezone.