ZIP Code 62829

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Dale · Hamilton County · Illinois

Population
72

16/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
40.9%

Median age 31.2

Land area
4.4 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 62829 in Dale, Illinois has a population of 72. 40.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62829 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.4 square miles in Dale, Hamilton County, Illinois. The area is home to 72 residents, producing a population density of 16 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 62829 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62829 sits at , while per-capita income is $65,618. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 9.1%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62829 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Hamilton County, so you can benchmark 62829 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62829, Dale, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

72

Population

4.4

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62829?

31.2

Median Age

59.1%

Male

40.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$65,618

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13

Total Housing Units

13

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 62829 vs 62817 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
62817 Broughton, IL 557 1.6 mi
62859 Mc Leansboro, IL 5,748 7.4 mi
62977 Raleigh, IL 700 9.0 mi
62930 Eldorado, IL 6,263 9.9 mi
62935 Galatia, IL 1,943 12.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62829 in?
ZIP code 62829 (Dale) 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 62829?
ZIP code 62829 in Dale, IL has a population of 72 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62829?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62829 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62829?
In ZIP code 62829, 50.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62829?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62829 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Dale, IL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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