J L Benton Contracting

Construction company in Freedom, IN 47431

About this company

J L Benton Contracting is listed as a construction company based in Freedom, Indiana, in Owen County. Federal motor carrier records list 2 drivers and 2 trucks for the company. It is one of 3 general contractors in ZIP 47431.

Fleet size

Drivers2

Trucks2

Last federal filing: Jun 2005. Source: FMCSA.

Moderate market, crowded fieldArea profitability for construction in ZIP 47431

Housing demand55

Sales pace, new listings and new construction. Source: Zillow

Customer spending power31

Household income and home values

Room for another contractor12

More crowded than 88% of US ZIPs

Scored against every US ZIP. An index of local conditions, not this company's results.

County context

One of 20 general contractors in Owen County, IN.

7 roofing companies in Owen County, IN.

All 53 construction companies in Owen County, IN.

ZIP 47431 at a glance

Population: 1,662 (18 per sq mi)
Median age: 33
Households: Median income $61,948 · 28% earn six figures
Housing: 89% owner-occupied
Workforce: 54% labor-force participation · 1.2% unemployment

ZIP figures are US Census estimates for the ZIP area, not the company.

Housing market around ZIP 47431

Figures describe the local area, not this company.

Typical home value$231,000+3.3% past year · +85% in 10 years

12-month value outlook+1.4%

Days to sale agreement64Bloomington metro

New homes permitted, 2025122Owen County

Listings with a price cut26.4%Bloomington metro

Sale price vs list96.4%Bloomington metro

Source: Zillow (home values, rent, outlook and metro sales), data through Sep 2026. Permits: U.S. Census Bureau.

Typical home value, last 10 years

Source: Zillow Home Value Index, Sep 2026.

Local building angle: Owen County permitted 122 new homes in 2025. 22% of the homes in this ZIP were built since 2000.

Local figures are estimates from public records and Zillow housing data, updated regularly.