City

Beecher City, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Effingham County  ·  Illinois

👥1,612Population
💰$56,750Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$130,300Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓24.9%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Hispanic: 2.1%Other: 1.9%Race
White96.0%
Hispanic2.1%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
19%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads24.9% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 30% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate456 (46.2%)
Some College112 (11.4%)
Associates170 (17.2%)
Bachelors85 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree160 (16.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 46.2%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad46.2%
Some College11.4%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.2%Renter: 27.8%Tenure
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,750 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$130,300 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$627/mo
Total Housing Units744
Vacant Units60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
66%
About Beecher City, IL

Beecher City is a city in Illinois, located in Effingham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,612 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.8 years.

Economically, Beecher City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,750 is below the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Beecher City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $627 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Beecher City is less-educated. 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Beecher City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62414 1,612 $56,750 $130,300 $627 6.3% 24.9% 72.2%