City

Benld, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Macoupin County  ·  Illinois

👥1,746Population
💰$44,875Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$84,300Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓27.9%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.8%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic0.6%
Black1.2%
Asian0.3%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
28%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty20.2% ▲ 102% above avg
College Grads27.9% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma43 (4%)
HS Graduate413 (38.1%)
Some College130 (12%)
Associates195 (18%)
Bachelors179 (16.5%)
Graduate Degree123 (11.4%)

Education

No HS: 4%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 12%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 16.5%Graduate: 11.4%Edu
No HS4.0%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College12.0%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors16.5%
Graduate11.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.5%Renter: 30.5%Tenure
Owner69.5%
Renter30.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
46%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,875 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$84,300 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$823/mo
Total Housing Units1,004
Vacant Units267

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
60%
About Benld, IL

Benld is a city in Illinois, located in Macoupin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,746 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Benld is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,875 is below the national average. Approximately 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Benld is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $823 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Benld is moderately educated. 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Benld
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62009 1,746 $44,875 $84,300 $823 5.5% 27.9% 69.5%