Benld
City in Macoupin County, Illinois
Benld is a city in Macoupin County, Illinois, with 1,464 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 620 ft (189 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sawyerville, 0.8 miles S.
- 1,464residents (2020 Census)
- 620 ftelevation · 189 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.7 km²
- 1,381 / sq mipopulation density
- 62009main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Benld
Benld (pronounced bə-NELD) is a city in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,464 at the 2020 census, down from 1,556 in 2010. It is located in the Metro-East portion of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area.
Benld was declared the "most difficult to pronounce" place name in the state of Illinois by Reader's Digest.
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Living in Benld
- Median household income
- $47,850
- Median home value
- $82,400
- Median rent
- $826/mo
- Median age
- 45.4
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Benld had 1,464 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,464 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,381 per sq mi (533 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Benld at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Macoupin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,464 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.06 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0930° N, 89.8023° W |
| ZIP codes | 62009, 62085 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1705209 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Benld
- Sawyerville0.8 mi S
- Eagarville1.7 mi NE
- Mount Clare1.7 mi W
- White City2.3 mi SE
- Gillespie2.4 mi N
- Lake Ka-Ho3.0 mi E
- East Gillespie3.1 mi N
- Wilsonville3.3 mi SW
- Mount Olive4.2 mi E
- Dorchester4.6 mi W
- Staunton5.7 mi S
- Williamson7.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Benld
What county is Benld in?
Benld is in Macoupin County, Illinois.
What is the population of Benld, IL?
1,464 people lived in Benld at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Benld, IL?
The main ZIP code is 62009. Other ZIP codes: 62085.
What is the elevation of Benld?
620 feet (189 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Benld?
Sawyerville (0.8 mi), Eagarville (1.7 mi), Mount Clare (1.7 mi), White City (2.3 mi), Gillespie (2.4 mi).
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