Benson, IL — income, home value, property tax, and sales tax.
Benson's 61771 ranks as an affluent ZIP, with median household income of $101,600 and per-capita income of $43,485. Homes here are valued at a median of $317,900, and the county's 2.13% effective property tax rate translates into a substantial annual bill at that price point. Add an 8.25% combined sales tax, and the overall cost of living carries real weight despite the strong earnings. Households in this ZIP earn well above state and national norms, which helps offset the higher property and sales taxes they encounter on purchases and ownership alike.
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