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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 62618 has 7,596 residents and 2,803 households (average 2.68 persons per household). The median age is 36.0 years, slightly younger than the state (38.8) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.3% male and 49.7% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%). Largest groups are White (58.3%, lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.5%, which is much higher than the state average (18.2%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (8.9%) and national averages (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	7,596Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	7,391Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	7,836Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	75.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$62,694Source: Census ACS

Households:	2,803Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$86,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.68Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.07Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	7,907	7,938	7,843	7,998	7,849	7,822	7,597	7,398	7,238	6,966	7,462	7,318	7,391
Decennial Census	7,955	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	7,596	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 36

Male Median Age: 35.2

Female Median Age: 37.1

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	271	301	294	288	241	270	230	307	276	277	225	200	199	150	110	83	49	47
Female	272	253	303	262	213	251	209	256	267	229	218	224	223	178	163	96	79	82
Total	543	554	597	550	454	521	439	563	543	506	443	424	422	328	273	179	128	129

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	4,430	46.57%
Black:	690	7.25%
Hispanic:*	2,620	27.54%
Asian:	103	1.08%
American Indian:	109	1.15%
Hawaiian:	34	0.36%
Other:	1,526	16.04%
Total:	9,512	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	3,818	50.26%	35.2 years
Females:	3,778	49.74%	37.1 years
Total:	7,596	100%	36.0 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	5,604	75.82%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	169	2.29%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	297	4.02%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,321	21.89%
Total Population:	7,391	100%
Total Native Population:	5,773	78.11%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,618	21.89%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $62,694, which is much lower than the state median ($81,702), is up $26,738 (74.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,558. Family households earn a median of $72,005 versus $37,153 for nonfamily households (a difference of $34,852). By gender, male median income is $50,193 and female is $49,417, which is far less than the state female median ($56,381), with a current gap of $776 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 60.2%, which is tends to be lower than the state rate (65.1%). The unemployment rate is 5.4%, which is slightly lower than the state rate (5.8%). The largest occupation group is Production (35.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$35,956	$40,154	$42,394	$44,280	$42,705	$43,465	$43,712	$44,838	$45,136	$47,093	$54,978	$62,768	$62,694
Median Family Income	$48,428	$47,063	$50,940	$52,254	$51,382	$49,661	$49,792	$50,060	$50,409	$56,667	$67,135	$76,200	$72,005
Median NonFamily Income	$24,848	$27,025	$28,109	$26,481	$26,213	$25,789	$28,711	$28,446	$28,990	$29,387	$32,801	$33,561	$37,153
Median Male Income	$33,062	$36,938	$36,982	$37,240	$36,242	$38,109	$37,692	$40,156	$41,821	$43,272	$44,244	$49,057	$50,193
Median Female Income	$25,804	$25,485	$25,988	$26,049	$25,992	$26,161	$26,968	$29,854	$30,914	$33,440	$36,942	$41,714	$49,417

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	3,241	56.98%
Unemployed:	186	3.27%
Not In Labor Force:	2,261	39.75%
Total:	5,688	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	535	16.51%
Service:	581	17.93%
Sales and Office:	451	13.92%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	521	16.08%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,153	35.58%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	3,241	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $86,400, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $14,600 (20.33%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,600. The median gross rent is $766, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $117 (18.03%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $181. Of occupied housing, owners make up 68.77% (51.15% with a mortgage, 48.85% free-and-clear) and renters 31.23% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.13%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$71,800	$71,200	$71,900	$72,000	$72,200	$72,400	$70,800	$70,200	$75,800	$76,300	$76,700	$83,900	$86,400

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	168	19.86%
$500 to $999:	468	55.32%
$1,000 to $1,499:	148	17.49%
$1,500 to $1,999:	39	4.61%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	23	2.72%
Total:	846	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$649	$661	$627	$620	$602	$610	$604	$585	$585	$616	$628	$687	$766

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	953	35.18%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	910	33.59%
Renter Occupied:	846	31.23%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	2,709	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	2,709	92.87%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	208	7.13%
Total Housing Units:	2,917	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	2,094	71.79%
Multi-Family Units:	438	15.02%
Other Units:	385	13.20%
Total Housing Units:	2,917	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 17.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (37.20%). High school or higher is 82.30%, which is markedly below the state rate (90.30%). The uninsured rate is 9.50%, which is on par with the state rate (7.00%). The share of people in poverty is 10.10%, which is on par with the state rate (8.20%), down 7.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.40 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (47.79%). College enrollment is 12.84%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	478	10.05%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	365	7.67%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,098	44.10%
Some college, no degree:	748	15.72%
Associate's degree:	223	4.69%
Bachelor's degree:	635	13.35%
Graduate or professional degree:	210	4.41%
Total:	4,757	100%
High school or higher:	3,914	82.28%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	845	17.76%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	4,675	58.34%
Public Insurance:	2,642	32.97%
No Insurance:	696	8.69%
Total:	8,013	100%
Has Health Insurance:	7,317	91.31%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	17.5%	20.2%	12.8%	11.6%	12.9%	12.4%	14.6%	16.5%	15.5%	15.7%	14.4%	11.9%	10.1%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	131	7.93%
Kindergarten:	144	8.72%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	789	47.79%
High school (grades 9-12):	375	22.71%
College or graduate school:	212	12.84%
Total:	1,651	100%
Early Childhood:	275	16.66%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,308	79.22%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Beardstown, Illinois
County:	Cass County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	7:59:04 AM
Population:	7,596 [See All]
Area Codes:	217 / 447
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	40.0008, -90.4258
Land Area:	100.812 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/62618/zip-code-62618.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	2,924Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	191Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	3,245Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	2,649Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	66Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	128Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$50,397,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$203,166,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	3,564Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	--Source: Census
CBSA Number:	--Source: Census
CBSA Type:	--Source: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	0Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	100.812 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	5.898 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	15Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	14695.67 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	1704351Source: Census
Place Name:	Beardstown city; IllinoisSource: Census

ZIP Code 62618 in Beardstown, IL

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 62618

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 62618

Sources & References