61516 ZIP Code — Benson, IL

Woodford County, Illinois

ZIP code 61516 is located in Benson, Illinois, within Woodford County. It covers approximately 31.15 square miles and serves a population of 754 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61516

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 $122,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,875. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61516 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

754

population

31.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61516 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61516

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61516. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Benson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61760 Minonk (3.4 mi) 61561 Roanoke (5.3 mi) 61738 El Paso (8.2 mi) 61771 Secor (9.1 mi) 61369 Toluca (10.2 mi) 61570 Washburn (10.4 mi) 61358 Rutland (11.1 mi) 61530 Eureka (11.4 mi) 61321 Dana (11.5 mi) 61740 Flanagan (13.6 mi) 61545 Lowpoint (14.3 mi) 61729 Congerville (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	754
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	203

Geography
Land area	31.15 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.8421
Longitude	-89.1173
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	309

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.2%	30.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	46.3%	34.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	29.8%	25.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	9.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

754

Population

People per sq mi

35.8

Median age

$84,875

Median household income

$37,779

Per capita income

$122,500

Median home value

$925

Median monthly rent

97.8%

Home ownership

2.3%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

297

Housing units

15.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	200	26.5%
18 and over	554	73.5%
65 and over	118	15.6%
Median age	35.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Black or African American 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	739	97.5%
Black or African American	11	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.5%
Two or more races	4	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.2%	30.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	46.3%	34.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	29.8%	25.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	9.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.4%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 2.5%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 26.2%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.4%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	2.5%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	26.2%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
$150k–$200k	19.0%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$84,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 20.9%

$100k–$150k 42.9%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k–$300k 16.1%

$300k–$500k 1.8%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,500
Median rent / month	$925
Owner occupied	97.8%
Renter occupied	2.2%
Vacant	7.9%
Single-family detached	98.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	2.6%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	6.9%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	55.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	44.6%
4 bedrooms	22.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	25.1%
2 vehicles	30.1%
3 or more	44.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.7%
Electricity	8.6%
Propane / LP gas	31.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	155	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	26	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	44	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	54	19.4%
Households with children under 18	90	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	88	31.5%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.5%	21.1%
Married	56.4%	53.6%
Separated	0.3%	6.6%
Widowed	0.3%	13.8%
Divorced	5.5%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 29.0%

Some college, no degree 29.4%

Associate's degree 17.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.5%
Kindergarten	17	9.3%
Elementary school	109	59.9%
High school	35	19.2%
College / grad school	20	11.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.6%

Manufacturing 19.7%

Retail trade 12.3%

Construction 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Wholesale trade 6.6%

Information 5.4%

Professional & management 5.4%

Other services 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.5%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	27.9%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.1%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.9%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.9

Poverty

All people 2.3%

Under 18 years 6.1%

18 and over 0.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 5.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.2%
Retirement income	17.9%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.0%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	6.0%
65 and over	28.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.9%
Public insurance	24.6%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	716	95.0%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	748	99.2%
Born in same state	741	98.3%
Born in different state	696	92.3%
Foreign born	7	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.8%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	208	27.6%
French	43	5.7%
Arab	27	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	13	1.7%
English	4	0.5%
Dutch	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61516

What city is ZIP code 61516 in?

ZIP code 61516 is primarily assigned to Benson, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61516 in?

ZIP code 61516 falls within Woodford County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61516 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 61516 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61516?

The median home value in ZIP code 61516 is $122,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 61516?

ZIP code 61516 has an estimated population of 754 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61516?

The median household income in ZIP code 61516 is $84,875, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61516 in?

ZIP code 61516 observes the CST timezone.