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Jackson County
Dowell, IL
62927
62927 ZIP Code — Dowell, IL
Jackson County, Illinois
ZIP code 62927 is located in
Dowell ,
Illinois ,
within Jackson County .
It covers approximately 1.71 square miles and serves a population of
299 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 618 .
About ZIP code 62927
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $45,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $46,750. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.
Overall, ZIP code 62927 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
299
Population density
175 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
077
Geography
Land area
1.71 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
37.9397
Longitude
-89.2406
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
618
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
75.7%
58.8%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
18.6%
23.5%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
5.7%
13.9%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.8%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$46,750
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 49 16.4% 18 and over 250 83.6% 65 and over 52 17.4% Median age 46.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 298 99.3% Hispanic or Latino 1 0.3% Other race 1 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
75.7%
58.8%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
18.6%
23.5%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
5.7%
13.9%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.8%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.8% $10k–$15k 3.9% $15k–$25k 10.1% $25k–$35k 13.2% $35k–$50k 17.1% $50k–$75k 27.9% $75k–$100k 6.2% $100k–$150k 12.4% $150k–$200k 1.6% Median income $46,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $45,000 Median rent / month $800 Owner occupied 83.7% Renter occupied 16.3% Vacant 21.3% Single-family detached 62.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 37.2% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.37
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 11.0% 2000–2009 6.1% 1990–1999 6.1% 1980–1989 22.0% 1970–1979 0.6% 1960–1969 1.8% 1950–1959 10.4% 1940–1949 13.4% 1939 or earlier 28.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.3% 2 bedrooms 39.6% 3 bedrooms 47.0% 4 bedrooms 9.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.7% 1 vehicle 24.8% 2 vehicles 43.4% 3 or more 27.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 38.8% Electricity 51.9% Propane / LP gas 4.7% Wood 3.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 79 61.2% Cohabiting couple 17 13.2% Male householder, no spouse 18 14.0% Female householder, no spouse 15 11.6% Households with children under 18 28 21.7% Households with seniors (65+) 40 31.0% Average household size 2.32
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.9% 13.2% Married 57.8% 67.8% Separated 0.7% 1.7% Widowed 0.0% 9.9% Divorced 9.6% 7.4%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
16.7%
Some college, no degree
26.2%
Graduate / professional
1.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 81.4% Bachelor's or higher 4.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 5 10.6% Elementary school 20 42.6% High school 8 17.0% College / grad school 14 29.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.6%
Agriculture & mining
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Transportation & utilities
1.6%
Public administration
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 17.8% Service 24.8% Sales & office 29.5% Natural resources & construction 13.2% Production & transportation 14.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.1% Government 15.5% Self-employed 5.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 91.3% Carpool 4.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.8% Avg commute (minutes) 20.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
12.7%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.2% Retirement income 29.5% Supplemental Security 9.3% Cash public assistance 2.3% Food stamps / SNAP 19.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.8% High blood pressure 36.0% High cholesterol 34.0% Diabetes 11.0% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 29.6% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.2% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.8% Binge drinking 15.2% No physical activity 28.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.9% Depression 19.3% Fair or poor health 17.1% Poor mental health 14.1% Poor physical health 11.9% No health insurance 11.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.7% Visited dentist 58.5% Cholesterol screening 88.3% Teeth loss 18.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 32 12.8%
Disability % Any disability 24.4% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 21.7% 65 and over 57.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 65.2% Public insurance 37.1% No insurance 9.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 282 94.3% 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) 298 99.7% Born in same state 298 99.7% Born in different state 262 87.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 1 0.3% Not a US citizen 1 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 48 16.1% French 34 11.4%
Ancestry Count % Arab 30 10% Irish 2 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.1% Internet access 84.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62927
What city is ZIP code 62927 in?
ZIP code 62927 is primarily assigned to Dowell, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62927 in?
ZIP code 62927 falls within Jackson County, Illinois.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 62927?
4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 62927 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 62927 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 62927 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 62927 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 62927 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 62927 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 62927 in?
ZIP code 62927 observes the CST timezone.
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