62926 ZIP Code — Dongola, IL

Union County, Illinois

ZIP code 62926 is located in Dongola, Illinois, within Union County. It covers approximately 77.73 square miles and serves a population of 2,167 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62926

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 $117,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,833. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 44% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 62926 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,167

population

77.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62926 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62926

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62926. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dongola	Acceptable
Dongola	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62906 Anna (5.5 mi) 62992 Ullin (7 mi) 62923 Cypress (7.7 mi) 62912 Buncombe (9.2 mi) 62976 Pulaski (10.8 mi) 62970 Olmsted (11.6 mi) 62988 Tamms (12.1 mi) 62920 Cobden (12.2 mi) 62952 Jonesboro (12.3 mi) 62941 Grand Chain (13.2 mi) 62956 Karnak (13.3 mi) 62995 Vienna (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,167
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	181

Geography
Land area	77.73 sq mi
Water area	0.63 sq mi
Latitude	37.3713
Longitude	-89.1471
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	44.0%	48.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	33.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,167

Population

People per sq mi

40.0

Median age

$60,833

Median household income

$29,975

Per capita income

$117,400

Median home value

$610

Median monthly rent

79.2%

Home ownership

18.1%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

766

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

106

25–34

155

35–44

144

158

45–54

147

55–59

60–64

121

65–74

112

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	551	25.4%
18 and over	1,616	74.6%
65 and over	390	18.0%
Median age	40.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.6%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Black or African American 1.3%

Asian 0.9%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,027	91.6%
Two or more races	68	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	45	2%
Black or African American	28	1.3%
Asian	20	0.9%
Other race	14	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.0%	48.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	33.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 11.0%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 29.1%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	11.0%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	29.1%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	9.1%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$60,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.8%

$50k–$100k 26.6%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 9.8%

$300k–$500k 9.3%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,400
Median rent / month	$610
Owner occupied	79.2%
Renter occupied	20.8%
Vacant	15.6%
Single-family detached	78.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	16.3%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	20.1%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	15.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	19.7%
3 bedrooms	56.0%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	38.4%
2 vehicles	35.1%
3 or more	20.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.4%
Electricity	46.9%
Propane / LP gas	30.4%
Wood	7.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	365	46.6%
Cohabiting couple	57	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	146	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	216	27.6%
Households with children under 18	239	30.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	287	36.6%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	27.5%
Married	45.3%	42.2%
Separated	3.1%	2.8%
Widowed	5.1%	14.2%
Divorced	12.9%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 11.9%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	3.0%
Kindergarten	9	2.1%
Elementary school	275	63.5%
High school	124	28.6%
College / grad school	12	2.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.1%

Retail trade 13.4%

Construction 12.3%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Professional & management 6.0%

Public administration 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Other services 3.2%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.3%
Service	23.7%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	19.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.7%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.4%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 18.1%

Under 18 years 21.6%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 28.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.5%
Retirement income	32.3%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	7.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	60.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	134	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.2%
Under 18	11.4%
18–64 years	22.5%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.0%
Public insurance	55.9%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	12.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,059	95.0%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,112	97.5%
Born in same state	2,105	97.1%
Born in different state	1,327	61.2%
Foreign born	7	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	55	2.5%
Not a US citizen	55	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	262	12.1%
French	157	7.2%
Arab	68	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	29	1.3%
German	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	63.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62926

What city is ZIP code 62926 in?

ZIP code 62926 is primarily assigned to Dongola, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62926 in?

ZIP code 62926 falls within Union County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62926 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 62926 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62926?

18% of residents in ZIP code 62926 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62926?

The median home value in ZIP code 62926 is $117,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 62926?

ZIP code 62926 has an estimated population of 2,167 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62926 in?

ZIP code 62926 observes the CST timezone.