Beecher
Village in Will County, Illinois
Beecher is a village in Will County, Illinois, with 4,713 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Goodenow, 3.1 miles N.
- 4,713residents (2020 Census)
- 2.7 sq miland area · 7.1 km²
- 1,721 / sq mipopulation density
- 60401ZIP code
About Beecher
Beecher is a village in Will County, Illinois, United States. It is located on the old Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad and the Dixie Highway. Situated in the center of Washington Township, it was originally named Washington Center. Named for Henry Ward Beecher, Beecher was founded in 1870 and incorporated as a village in 1884. Originally governed by a village president and board of trustees, a village administrator was hired to handle daily tasks in 1988. The city clerk is an appointed position.
The population was 4,713 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Beecher
- Median household income
- $103,415
- Median home value
- $269,500
- Median rent
- $1,078/mo
- Median age
- 38.5
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Beecher had 4,713 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,713 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,721 per sq mi (664 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Beecher at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Will County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 4,713 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.74 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Coordinates | 41.3500° N, 87.6173° W |
| ZIP code | 60401 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1704585 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Beecher
- Goodenow3.1 mi N
- Eagle Lake3.5 mi NE
- Crete6.2 mi N
- Grant Park7.5 mi S
- Willowbrook8.1 mi NE
- University Park8.3 mi NW
- Monee8.4 mi NW
- Steger8.5 mi N
- Plum Valley8.6 mi NE
- Cedar Lake, IN9.2 mi E
- South Chicago Heights9.3 mi N
- Peotone9.4 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Beecher
What county is Beecher in?
Beecher is in Will County, Illinois.
What is the population of Beecher, IL?
4,713 people lived in Beecher at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Beecher, IL?
The ZIP code of Beecher is 60401.
What towns are near Beecher?
Goodenow (3.1 mi), Eagle Lake (3.5 mi), Crete (6.2 mi), Grant Park (7.5 mi), Willowbrook (8.1 mi).
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