62828 ZIP Code — Dahlgren, IL

Hamilton County, Illinois

ZIP code 62828 is located in Dahlgren, Illinois, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 82.72 square miles and serves a population of 1,359 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62828

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $128,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,250. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62828 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,359

population

82.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62828 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62828

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62828. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dahlgren	Acceptable
Dahlgren	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62859 Mc Leansboro (5.3 mi) 62887 Springerton (7.1 mi) 62895 Wayne City (9.1 mi) 62862 Mill Shoals (12.3 mi) 62810 Belle Rive (12.3 mi) 62835 Enfield (13.1 mi) 62851 Keenes (14.1 mi) 62872 Opdyke (14.4 mi) 62837 Fairfield (14.9 mi) 62886 Sims (15 mi) 62860 Macedonia (15.2 mi) 62817 Broughton (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,359
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	82.72 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	38.1908
Longitude	-88.5321
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.0%	43.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	34.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	24.3%	18.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,359

Population

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$71,250

Median household income

$28,644

Per capita income

$128,800

Median home value

$693

Median monthly rent

86.1%

Home ownership

14.5%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

519

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	409	30.1%
18 and over	950	69.9%
65 and over	251	18.5%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.3%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,350	99.3%
Asian	9	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.0%	43.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	34.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	24.3%	18.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 2.6%

$35k–$50k 17.5%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	2.6%
$35k–$50k	17.5%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	26.2%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$71,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.4%

$50k–$100k 21.2%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 17.7%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,800
Median rent / month	$693
Owner occupied	86.1%
Renter occupied	13.9%
Vacant	14.4%
Single-family detached	82.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	9.8%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	0.5%
1940–1949	10.5%
1939 or earlier	23.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	29.5%
3 bedrooms	55.0%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	19.0%
2 vehicles	42.3%
3 or more	36.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.9%
Electricity	15.3%
Propane / LP gas	42.9%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	248	49.2%
Cohabiting couple	24	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	127	25.2%
Female householder, no spouse	105	20.8%
Households with children under 18	188	37.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	164	32.5%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.9%	23.0%
Married	59.2%	50.4%
Separated	0.0%	2.8%
Widowed	5.8%	13.0%
Divorced	12.0%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 33.6%

Some college, no degree 13.7%

Associate's degree 19.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	4.7%
Kindergarten	18	6.1%
Elementary school	183	61.8%
High school	32	10.8%
College / grad school	49	16.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Manufacturing 18.7%

Agriculture & mining 12.7%

Wholesale trade 11.8%

Finance & real estate 8.9%

Retail trade 6.5%

Professional & management 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Public administration 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Construction 2.7%

Other services 1.3%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.1%
Service	8.7%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.5%
Carpool	2.4%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.4

Poverty

All people 14.5%

Under 18 years 24.1%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 56.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	80	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	55.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.7%
Public insurance	38.9%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,191	87.6%
Spanish	9	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	9	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,353	99.6%
Born in same state	1,353	99.6%
Born in different state	1,090	80.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.4%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	260	19.1%
French	194	14.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	155	11.4%
Polish	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	88.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62828

What city is ZIP code 62828 in?

ZIP code 62828 is primarily assigned to Dahlgren, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62828 in?

ZIP code 62828 falls within Hamilton County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62828 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 62828 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 62828 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 62828 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62828?

The median home value in ZIP code 62828 is $128,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 62828?

ZIP code 62828 has an estimated population of 1,359 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62828 in?

ZIP code 62828 observes the CST timezone.