Dahlgren, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62828
Hamilton County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,426
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $70,583
- Median income Near-median income area
- $113,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dahlgren pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62828 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62828 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dahlgren, Hamilton County, Illinois, home to just 1,426 residents across 212.8 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62828 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,583 (12% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,839. Unemployment is 11.8%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $113,000 (41% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $431; owner occupancy is 80.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Hamilton County, so 62828 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 62828
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dahlgren, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62828.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Information
Information
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62828, Dahlgren, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,426
Population
212.8
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62828?
35.4
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
0.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$70,583
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$29,839
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62828 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Dahlgren, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,583 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
737housing units
737
Total Housing Units
683
Occupied Units
54
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$113,000
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$431
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 62828, employing approximately 480 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,784,000.
31
Businesses
480
Employees
$43.8M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 19.4% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 12.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 9.7% |
| Information | 3 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 9.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62828 vs 62810 →
ZIP 62828 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62859
Mc Leansboro (62859)
5,748 residents
- 62895 2,022
Wayne City (62895)
2,022 residents
- 62828 1,426
Dahlgren (62828)
1,426 residents
- 62810 1,089
Belle Rive (62810)
1,089 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62828 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62828 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62828
Dahlgren (62828)
$70,583 median income
- 62810
Belle Rive (62810)
$57,969 median income
- 62859
Mc Leansboro (62859)
$54,011 median income
- 62895
Wayne City (62895)
$51,131 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62828 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62828, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,426 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 62828 in?
ZIP code 62828 (Dahlgren) is located in Hamilton County, Illinois. Hamilton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hamilton-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62828?
ZIP code 62828 in Dahlgren, IL has a population of 1,426 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62828?
The median household income in ZIP 62828 is $70,583, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62828?
The median home value in ZIP 62828 is $113,000, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62828?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62828 is White at 97.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62828?
ZIP code 62828 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 480 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62828?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62828 are: Transportation and warehousing (6), Retail trade (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62828?
In ZIP code 62828, 45.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62828?
In ZIP code 62828, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62828?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62828 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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