City

Beason, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Logan County  ·  Illinois

👥382Population
💰$44,063Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂50.7Median Age
🏠$114,100Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.2%Hispanic: 1.6%Other: 0.3%Race
White98.2%
Hispanic1.6%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
3%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.98
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (1.4%)
HS Graduate155 (52.9%)
Some College19 (6.5%)
Associates36 (12.3%)
Bachelors47 (16%)
Graduate Degree32 (10.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 52.9%Some College: 6.5%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 16%Graduate: 10.9%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad52.9%
Some College6.5%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors16.0%
Graduate10.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.1%Renter: 25.9%Tenure
Owner74.1%
Renter25.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
15%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,063 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$114,100 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$525/mo
Total Housing Units229
Vacant Units36

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
64%
About Beason, IL

Beason is a city in Illinois, located in Logan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 382 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.7 years.

Economically, Beason is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,063 is below the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Beason is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $525 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Beason is moderately educated. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.17%).

Beason, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Beason
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62512 382 $44,063 $114,100 $525 0.0% 27.0% 74.1%