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Dix, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62830

Jefferson County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,392
19/sq mi
$62,400
Median income
$137,500
Median home value
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dix pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62830 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62830 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dix, Jefferson County, Illinois, home to just 1,392 residents across 73.7 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62830 reports a modest median household income of $62,400 (22% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $30,021. The poverty rate stands at 11.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $137,500 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $463 per month, and 77.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is -. To put 62830 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jefferson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 62830, Dix, 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

1,392

Population

73.7

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62830?

40.8

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 92.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$62,400

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$30,021

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62830 ranks nationally

Dix, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$62,400 34th percentile higher than 34% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%

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

What does housing look like?

632

Total Housing Units

588

Occupied Units

44

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.9%
Renter 22.1%

$137,500

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$463

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 62830, employing approximately 94 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,544,000.

19

Businesses

94

Employees

$3.5M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 26.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 15.8%

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 62830 vs 62893 →

ZIP 62830 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62830 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62830 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 62830 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
62893 Walnut Hill, IL 977 4.0 mi
62853 Kell, IL 1,034 5.4 mi
62889 Texico, IL 851 7.3 mi
62864 Mount Vernon, IL 24,108 8.6 mi
62898 Woodlawn, IL 2,097 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

62864 standard
Mount Vernon, IL
Pop: 24,108
62846 standard
Ina, IL
Pop: 2,631
62814 standard
Bluford, IL
Pop: 2,124
62898 standard
Woodlawn, IL
Pop: 2,097
62816 standard
Bonnie, IL
Pop: 1,306
62872 standard
Opdyke, IL
Pop: 1,178

Related Areas

Jefferson County Dix, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62830 in? ▼
ZIP code 62830 (Dix) is located in Jefferson County, Illinois. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62830? ▼
ZIP code 62830 in Dix, IL has a population of 1,392 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62830? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62830 is $62,400, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62830? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62830 is $137,500, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62830? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62830 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62830? ▼
ZIP code 62830 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 94 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62830? ▼
In ZIP code 62830, 52.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% 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 62830? ▼
In ZIP code 62830, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62830? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62830 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.