62022 ZIP Code — Dow, IL

Jersey County, Illinois

ZIP code 62022 is located in Dow, Illinois, within Jersey County. It covers approximately 20.41 square miles and serves a population of 978 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62022

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 $259,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $101,875. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62022 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

978

population

20.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62022 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62022

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62022. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dow	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62052 Jerseyville (3.5 mi) 62028 Elsah (5.7 mi) 62035 Godfrey (7.4 mi) 62037 Grafton (8.2 mi) 63373 Portage Des Sioux (9.2 mi) 62012 Brighton (9.7 mi) 62079 Piasa (11.4 mi) 62054 Kane (12.4 mi) 62002 Alton (12.4 mi) 62031 Fieldon (12.8 mi) 63386 West Alton (13.1 mi) 63034 Florissant (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	978
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	20.41 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.0434
Longitude	-90.3209
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	27.6%	39.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	36.2%	24.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	7.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

978

Population

People per sq mi

38.1

Median age

$101,875

Median household income

$37,542

Per capita income

$259,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.2%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

361

Housing units

11.7%

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	187	19.1%
18 and over	791	80.9%
65 and over	162	16.6%
Median age	38.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.1%

Two or more races 6.9%

Group	Count	%
White	911	93.1%
Two or more races	67	6.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.6%	39.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	36.2%	24.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	7.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 1.9%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 28.0%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k+ 6.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	1.9%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	28.0%
$150k–$200k	16.8%
$200k+	6.5%
Median income	$101,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 14.5%

$300k–$500k 19.4%

$500k–$1M 17.7%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$259,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.2%
Renter occupied	11.8%
Vacant	19.5%
Single-family detached	93.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.5%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	8.5%
1960–1969	14.3%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	26.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.0%
2 bedrooms	35.1%
3 bedrooms	36.8%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	12.1%
2 vehicles	44.5%
3 or more	41.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.0%
Electricity	9.3%
Propane / LP gas	61.1%
Wood	10.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	151	47.0%
Cohabiting couple	54	16.8%
Male householder, no spouse	59	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	57	17.8%
Households with children under 18	80	24.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	146	45.5%
Average household size	3.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.0%	42.2%
Married	36.3%	34.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	10.2%	11.4%
Divorced	13.4%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 47.6%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.5%
Bachelor's or higher	11.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	5.3%
Kindergarten	18	8.7%
Elementary school	87	42.2%
High school	59	28.6%
College / grad school	31	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 23.2%

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Manufacturing 14.9%

Agriculture & mining 10.8%

Retail trade 8.8%

Construction 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Professional & management 4.8%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Public administration 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	10.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	28.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.5%
Government	6.2%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.1%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 20.9%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.3%
Retirement income	42.4%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	7.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	67.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	100	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.7%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.4%
Public insurance	29.8%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	955	97.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	967	98.9%
Born in same state	967	98.9%
Born in different state	847	86.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	1.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	22	2.2%
Arab	19	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	11	1.1%
Norwegian	11	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.8%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62022

What city is ZIP code 62022 in?

ZIP code 62022 is primarily assigned to Dow, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62022 in?

ZIP code 62022 falls within Jersey County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62022 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 62022 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 62022 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 62022 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62022?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 62022 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 62022 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 62022 in?

ZIP code 62022 observes the CST timezone.