City

Dow, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jersey County  ·  Illinois

👥1,073Population
💰$120,350Median HH Income▲ 58% above avg
🎂49.3Median Age
🏠$190,200Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓22.7%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 59% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Other: 6.1%Race
White93.9%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
10%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
35%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads22.7% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 59% above avg
HS Graduate252 (29.7%)
Some College189 (22.3%)
Associates215 (25.3%)
Bachelors121 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree72 (8.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.7%Some College: 22.3%Associates: 25.3%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 8.5%Edu
HS Grad29.7%
Some College22.3%
Associates25.3%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate8.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.3%Renter: 24.7%Tenure
Owner75.3%
Renter24.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$120,350 ▲ 58% above avg
Median Home Value$190,200 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units464
Vacant Units95

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
42%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
64%
About Dow, IL

Dow is a city in Illinois, located in Jersey County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,073 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.3 years.

Economically, Dow is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $120,350 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Dow is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,200, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 75.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dow is less-educated. 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.94%).

Dow, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Dow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62022 1,073 $120,350 $190,200 7.8% 22.7% 75.3%