62927 ZIP Code – Dowell, Illinois

62927 is a very small ZIP code in Dowell, Illinois, part of Jackson County with a population of approximately 299 residents. At $46,750, the median household income here runs below the Illinois average and below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $45,000, well below the national average, with 91.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $800 is below the national average. Housing consists of 70% single-family (increasing).

At 13.4%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. An estimated 16.0% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. An estimated 6.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The median age is 44.9, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 62932, 62832, 62994.

ZIP Code 62927 Data

Population 299
Median Household Income $46,750
Median Home Value $45,000
Median Rent $800
Median Age 44.9
Unemployment Rate 13.4%
Poverty Rate 16.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.8%
State Illinois

ZIP 62927 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 62927IL Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population2999,19710k
Median Household Income$46k$75k$73k
Median Home Value$45k$176k$258k
Median Rent$800$984$1,088
Median Age44.942.543.2
Unemployment Rate13.4%5.2%5.0%
Poverty Rate16.0%11.4%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher6.8%25.1%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
62932 ELKVILLE 1,238 $44,125
62832 DU QUOIN 8,986 $55,152
62994 VERGENNES 697 $61,042
62983 ROYALTON 1,521 $47,448
62924 DE SOTO 2,812 $57,500