City

Dowell, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Illinois

👥313Population
💰$51,125Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$43,600Median Home Value▼ 84% below avg
🎓16.4%College Grads▼ 58% below avg
📊13.4%Unemployment▲ 174% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.4%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.6%Other: 1%Race
White97.4%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.6%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
33%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty16.0% ▲ 60% above avg
College Grads16.4% ▼ 58% below avg
Unemployment13.4% ▲ 174% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (1.5%)
HS Graduate69 (34.3%)
Some College56 (27.9%)
Associates40 (19.9%)
Bachelors18 (9%)
Graduate Degree15 (7.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 27.9%Associates: 19.9%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 7.5%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad34.3%
Some College27.9%
Associates19.9%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate7.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.6%Renter: 4.4%Tenure
Owner95.6%
Renter4.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
60%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,125 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$43,600 ▼ 84% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units170
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
66%
About Dowell, IL

Dowell is a city in Illinois, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 313 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.9 years.

Economically, Dowell is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,125 is below the national average. Approximately 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Dowell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $43,600, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dowell is less-educated. 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.44%).

Dowell, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Dowell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62927 313 $51,125 $43,600 13.4% 16.4% 95.6%