PlainZIP

Dowell, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62927

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

367
323/sq mi
$54,792
Median income
$52,000
Median home value
11.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dowell pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
323
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62927 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62927 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dowell, Jackson County, Illinois, home to just 367 residents across 1.1 square miles, a density of 323 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62927 reports a modest median household income of $54,792 (32% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $23,079. Local economic indicators show a 19.7% poverty rate alongside 12.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $52,000 for a typical home value (73% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 91.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is -. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 62927 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 62927, Dowell, 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

367

Population

1.1

Area (sq mi)

323

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62927?

42.6

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 97.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
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?

$54,792

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$23,079

Per Capita Income

19.7%

Poverty Rate

12.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62927 ranks nationally

Dowell, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,792 21st percentile higher than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 51.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.3%

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

What does housing look like?

156

Total Housing Units

129

Occupied Units

27

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.5%
Renter 8.5%

$52,000

Median Home Value

-73% vs state

1966

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 62927, employing approximately 12 people with a combined annual payroll of $177,000.

3

Businesses

12

Employees

$177K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 62927 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 62927 ranks #7 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 62927 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 62927 ranks #5 of 7 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
62932 Elkville, IL 1,592 2.7 mi
62832 Du Quoin, IL 9,208 5.3 mi
62994 Vergennes, IL 755 5.7 mi
62924 De Soto, IL 2,809 8.0 mi
62983 Royalton, IL 1,504 7.1 mi
62949 Hurst, IL 810 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

62901 standard
Carbondale, IL
Pop: 27,182
62966 standard
Murphysboro, IL
Pop: 15,607
62902 standard
Carbondale, IL
Pop: 4,531
62903 standard
Carbondale, IL
Pop: 2,962
62924 standard
De Soto, IL
Pop: 2,809
62958 standard
Makanda, IL
Pop: 2,262

Related Areas

Jackson County Dowell, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62927 in? ▼
ZIP code 62927 (Dowell) is located in Jackson County, Illinois. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62927? ▼
ZIP code 62927 in Dowell, IL has a population of 367 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62927? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62927 is $54,792, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62927? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62927 is $52,000, which is 81% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62927? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62927 is White at 97.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62927? ▼
ZIP code 62927 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 12 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62927? ▼
In ZIP code 62927, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.3% 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 62927? ▼
In ZIP code 62927, approximately 91.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62927? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62927 is 19.7% 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.