62520 ZIP Code — Dawson, IL

Sangamon County, Illinois

ZIP code 62520 is located in Dawson, Illinois, within Sangamon County. It covers approximately 25.87 square miles and serves a population of 1,513 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62520

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $196,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $89,044. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62520 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,513
population
25.87
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62520 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62520

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City Status
Dawson Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62515 Buffalo (3.6 mi) 62561 Riverton (4.2 mi) 62545 Mechanicsburg (4.9 mi) 62563 Rochester (7.5 mi) 62712 Springfield (9 mi) 62684 Sherman (10 mi) 62693 Williamsville (10.1 mi) 62707 Springfield (10.1 mi) 62706 Springfield (10.2 mi) 62796 Springfield (10.2 mi) 62719 Springfield (10.2 mi) 62715 Springfield (10.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,513
Population density 58 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 167
Geography
Land area 25.87 sq mi
Water area 0.23 sq mi
Latitude 39.8192
Longitude -89.4520
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 217
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 30.2% 41.0% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 32.2% 30.8% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 36.0% 22.7% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.7% 5.5% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,513
Population
58
People per sq mi
51.3
Median age
$89,044
Median household income
$41,793
Per capita income
$196,800
Median home value
$900
Median monthly rent
86.3%
Home ownership
8.1%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
558
Housing units
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
46
Under 5
55
34
5–9
42
47
10–14
56
15
15–19
19
26
20–24
32
71
25–34
85
61
35–44
74
80
45–54
97
81
55–59
99
74
60–64
90
79
65–74
96
59
75–84
71
11
85+
13
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1829819.7%
18 and over1,21580.3%
65 and over32921.7%
Median age51.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%
Black or African American 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Two or more races 1.3%
Other race 1.2%
GroupCount%
White1,41792%
Black or African American583.8%
Hispanic or Latino281.8%
Two or more races201.3%
Other race181.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 30.2% 41.0% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 32.2% 30.8% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 36.0% 22.7% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.7% 5.5% 8.8%
Under $10k 3.1%
$10k–$15k 0.3%
$15k–$25k 4.4%
$25k–$35k 7.1%
$35k–$50k 9.1%
$50k–$75k 18.1%
$75k–$100k 14.3%
$100k–$150k 25.5%
$150k–$200k 13.2%
$200k+ 4.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.1%
$10k–$15k0.3%
$15k–$25k4.4%
$25k–$35k7.1%
$35k–$50k9.1%
$50k–$75k18.1%
$75k–$100k14.3%
$100k–$150k25.5%
$150k–$200k13.2%
$200k+4.8%
Median income$89,044

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%
$50k–$100k 19.8%
$100k–$150k 6.3%
$150k–$200k 17.6%
$200k–$300k 37.8%
$300k–$500k 11.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$196,800
Median rent / month$900
Owner occupied86.3%
Renter occupied13.7%
Vacant5.3%
Single-family detached84.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes13.3%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.51

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.3%
2000–20096.6%
1990–199921.5%
1980–198910.5%
1970–197924.8%
1960–196910.9%
1950–19597.6%
1940–19491.6%
1939 or earlier13.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.8%
2 bedrooms22.9%
3 bedrooms61.9%
4 bedrooms8.0%
5+ bedrooms4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle27.5%
2 vehicles53.0%
3 or more19.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas66.1%
Electricity10.5%
Propane / LP gas23.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family33354.9%
Cohabiting couple609.9%
Male householder, no spouse10016.5%
Female householder, no spouse11418.8%
Households with children under 1811819.4%
Households with seniors (65+)21936.1%
Average household size2.49

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.6%25.3%
Married60.6%55.4%
Separated1.6%0.3%
Widowed0.0%11.8%
Divorced12.2%7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%
Some HS, no diploma 2.6%
HS graduate 48.2%
Some college, no degree 24.8%
Associate's degree 8.9%
Bachelor's degree 8.9%
Graduate / professional 5.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.9%
Bachelor's or higher13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool259.7%
Kindergarten93.5%
Elementary school16563.7%
High school3011.6%
College / grad school3011.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.0%
Construction 12.0%
Transportation & utilities 12.0%
Public administration 10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%
Retail trade 9.0%
Other services 6.9%
Agriculture & mining 5.5%
Manufacturing 4.7%
Finance & real estate 4.0%
Professional & management 4.0%
Wholesale trade 1.5%
Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts22.1%
Service17.9%
Sales & office17.5%
Natural resources & construction17.7%
Production & transportation24.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.5%
Government22.8%
Self-employed1.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.2%
Carpool6.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home18.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)23.4

Poverty

All people 8.1%
Under 18 years 18.8%
18 and over 5.5%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 34.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.5%
Retirement income37.7%
Supplemental Security2.8%
Cash public assistance5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP4.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.2%
High blood pressure33.5%
High cholesterol33.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Heart disease6.0%
Stroke2.7%
Asthma9.5%
Arthritis25.8%
Kidney disease2.6%
Pulmonary disease6.7%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.4%
Binge drinking15.8%
No physical activity22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.5%
Depression17.0%
Fair or poor health12.7%
Poor mental health12.6%
Poor physical health9.4%
No health insurance9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.0%
Visited dentist66.5%
Cholesterol screening90.4%
Teeth loss11.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans725.9%
Disability%
Any disability15.8%
Under 1812.8%
18–64 years11.2%
65 and over30.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance70.2%
Public insurance41.0%
No insurance7.0%
Uninsured under 1914.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,41293.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,50399.3%
Born in same state1,50399.3%
Born in different state1,30786.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen100.7%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian24516.2%
French17011.2%
Arab15510.2%
AncestryCount%
English332.2%
Polish110.7%
Dutch110.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.1%
Internet access91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62520

What city is ZIP code 62520 in?

ZIP code 62520 is primarily assigned to Dawson, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62520 in?

ZIP code 62520 falls within Sangamon County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62520 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 62520 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 62520 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 62520 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62520?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 62520?

ZIP code 62520 has an estimated population of 1,513 residents, with a density of 58 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62520 in?

ZIP code 62520 observes the CST timezone.

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