| ZIP Code | 62022 |
|---|---|
| City | Dow |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Jersey County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 637 ft |
| Latitude | 39.003161 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.32618 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17083 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.3 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.91 |
| Below Poverty | 5.6% ▼ 44% below avg |
| College Grads | 22.7% ▼ 41% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.8% ▲ 59% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 252 (29.7%) |
| Some College | 189 (22.3%) |
| Associates | 215 (25.3%) |
| Bachelors | 121 (14.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 72 (8.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $120,350 ▲ 58% above avg ↑ 68% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $190,200 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 464 |
| Vacant Units | 95 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.91 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 464 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 95 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.91 |
ZIP code 62022 is located in Dow, Illinois, within Jersey County. With a population of 1,073, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.3 years. Economically, 62022 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $120,350 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62022 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $190,200 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 75.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 10% since 2019.
The population of 62022 is primarily White (93.94%). Residents are less-educated — 22.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.6%. Household income has grown by 68% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62022 stands at 7.8%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 62022 in Dow, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,073 residents, a median household income of $120,350, and a median home value of $190,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.