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 High-density area
- $54,792
- Median income Below-median income area
- $52,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st 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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,079. Unemployment is 12.5%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $52,000 (73% below the average Illinois ZIP); owner occupancy is 91.5%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 62927 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 →
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
Who lives in ZIP 62927?
42.6
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
0.6%
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?
$54,792
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$23,079
Per Capita Income
19.7%
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62927 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Dowell, 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)
$54,792 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
156housing units
156
Total Housing Units
129
Occupied Units
27
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$52,000
Median Home Value
-73% vs state ZIP avg
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62927 vs 62932 →
ZIP 62927 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62832
Du Quoin (62832)
9,208 residents
- 62924 2,809
De Soto (62924)
2,809 residents
- 62932 1,592
Elkville (62932)
1,592 residents
- 62983 1,504
Royalton (62983)
1,504 residents
- 62949 810
Hurst (62949)
810 residents
- 62994 755
Vergennes (62994)
755 residents
- 62927 367
Dowell (62927)
367 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62927 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62927 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62924
De Soto (62924)
$70,357 median income
- 62994
Vergennes (62994)
$64,773 median income
- 62832
Du Quoin (62832)
$59,652 median income
- 62983
Royalton (62983)
$57,667 median income
- 62927
Dowell (62927)
$54,792 median income
- 62932
Elkville (62932)
$46,000 median income
- 62949
Hurst (62949)
$37,308 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62927, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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.
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