Dongola, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62926
Union County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,263
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $64,583
- Median income Near-median income area
- $113,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dongola pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62926 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62926 covers 207.6 square miles in Dongola, Union County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,263 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62926 reports a modest median household income of $64,583 (19% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,140. The poverty rate is 17.4%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $113,300 (41% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $656; owner occupancy is 81.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Union County, so 62926 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 62926
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dongola, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62926.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
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 62926, Dongola, 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
2,263
Population
207.6
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62926?
44.4
Median Age
54.1%
Male
45.9%
Female
4.9%
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?
$64,583
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$38,140
Per Capita Income
17.4%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62926 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Dongola, 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)
$64,583 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
928housing units
928
Total Housing Units
779
Occupied Units
149
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$113,300
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$656
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 62926, employing approximately 124 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,908,000.
18
Businesses
124
Employees
$7.9M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 27.8% |
| Construction | 3 | 16.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 16.7% |
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 62926 vs 62992 →
ZIP 62926 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62906
Anna (62906)
7,276 residents
- 62926 2,263
Dongola (62926)
2,263 residents
- 62912 1,179
Buncombe (62912)
1,179 residents
- 62992 1,032
Ullin (62992)
1,032 residents
- 62923 518
Cypress (62923)
518 residents
- 62976 469
Pulaski (62976)
469 residents
- 62961 65
Millcreek (62961)
65 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62926 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62926 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62961
Millcreek (62961)
$151,250 median income
- 62926
Dongola (62926)
$64,583 median income
- 62912
Buncombe (62912)
$63,750 median income
- 62992
Ullin (62992)
$62,688 median income
- 62923 $51,806
Cypress (62923)
$51,806 median income
- 62906 $41,993
Anna (62906)
$41,993 median income
- 62976 $40,139
Pulaski (62976)
$40,139 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62926 ranks #2 of 7 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 62926, 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 (2,263 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 62926 in?
ZIP code 62926 (Dongola) is located in Union County, Illinois. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62926?
ZIP code 62926 in Dongola, IL has a population of 2,263 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62926?
The median household income in ZIP 62926 is $64,583, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62926?
The median home value in ZIP 62926 is $113,300, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62926?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62926 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62926?
ZIP code 62926 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 124 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62926?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62926 are: Retail trade (5), Construction (3), Finance and insurance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62926?
In ZIP code 62926, 49.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 62926?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62926 is 28.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62926?
In ZIP code 62926, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62926?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62926 is 17.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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