| ZIP Code | 62520 |
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| City | Dawson |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Sangamon County |
| Area Code | 217/447 |
| Elevation | 587 ft |
| Latitude | 39.824552 |
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| Longitude | -89.456341 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17167 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 56.1 yrs ↑ 18% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 7.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| College Grads | 25.8% ▼ 34% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.1% ▼ 77% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 431 (40.8%) |
| Some College | 133 (12.6%) |
| Associates | 220 (20.8%) |
| Bachelors | 90 (8.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 182 (17.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $84,457 ▲ 11% above avg |
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| Median Home Value | $225,300 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $805/mo ↓ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 630 |
| Vacant Units | 36 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 630 |
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| Vacant | 36 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
ZIP code 62520 is located in Dawson, Illinois, within Sangamon County. With a population of 1,453, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 56.1 years. Economically, 62520 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $84,457 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62520 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $225,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $805 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 62520 is primarily White (94.22%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.8%.
The unemployment rate in 62520 stands at 1.1%, which is well below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 62520 in Dawson, IL is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,453 residents, a median household income of $84,457, and a median home value of $225,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.