| City: | Dowell, Illinois |
| County: | Jackson County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:22:50 AM |
| Population: | 399 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 618 / 730 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.9397, -89.2406 |
| Land Area: | 1.708 sq mi |
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Dowell is a small, unincorporated community in Jackson County, Illinois, with 399 residents and 176 households. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery available across the 0.28 square mile community. The post office maintains 157 PO Boxes for 176 households, meaning 89% of homes rely exclusively on PO Box service.
The village shows its age through its housing stock. Of the 205 total housing units, 170 were built before 1939. That's 83% of all homes. Median home values sit at $43,600, and 31% of residents live in mobile homes. The community is predominantly owner-occupied, with 147 of 176 households owning their homes.
Street names honor American presidents. Union Avenue handles the most addresses (13 ZIP+4 records), followed by Lincoln, St. Louis, Grant, and Vogel. Other presidential streets include Washington, Madison, Jefferson, McKinley, and Roosevelt. The village sits along N US Highway 51, the main north-south route through this part of southern Illinois.
Mail arrives via two rural carrier routes serving 81 delivery points. The post office doesn't offer city carrier delivery. General Delivery is available for those without a PO Box. With a median household income of $51,125 and a median age of 41.8 years, Dowell functions as a small, working-class community where nearly everyone (99%) was born in the United States.
All mail must be addressed to a PO Box in Dowell, IL 62927. Street addresses are not valid for mail delivery.
Presidential street names dominate the community, honoring Lincoln, Grant, Washington, Madison, Jefferson, McKinley, and Roosevelt.
ZIP Code 62927 has 399 residents and 176 households (average 2.27 persons per household). The median age is 41.8 years, older than the state (38.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.4% male and 47.6% female, which is higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.2%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (2.0%, much lower than the state average of 14.1% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 399Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 317Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 233.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $54,792Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 176Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $52,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.27Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.96Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 234 | 235 | 285 | 242 | 278 | 289 | 341 | 383 | 369 | 312 | 353 | 299 | 313 | 317 |
| Decennial Census | 367 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 399 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.8
Male Median Age: 41.8
Female Median Age: 42
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 21 | 11 | 13 | 19 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Female | 11 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| Total | 25 | 29 | 26 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 28 | 23 | 19 | 33 | 22 | 25 | 35 | 22 | 26 | 11 | 5 | 9 |
| White: | 360 | 94.49% |
| Black: | 8 | 2.10% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 1.57% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.26% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.79% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 0.79% |
| Total: | 381 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 209 | 52.38% | 41.8 years |
| Females: | 190 | 47.62% | 42.0 years |
| Total: | 399 | 100% | 41.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 315 | 99.37% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2 | 0.63% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.63% |
| Total Population: | 317 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 315 | 99.37% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 2 | 0.63% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $54,792, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $21,598 (65.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,479. Family households earn a median of $57,857 versus $21,964 for nonfamily households (a difference of $35,893). By gender, male median income is $54,375 and female is $43,750, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $10,625 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 57.4%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 12.5%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (28.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $33,194 | $32,396 | $33,125 | $20,000 | $23,438 | $28,750 | $26,875 | $33,846 | $35,313 | $35,000 | $38,594 | $46,750 | $51,125 | $54,792 |
| Median Family Income | $60,000 | $62,833 | $64,000 | $55,938 | $36,875 | $43,000 | $36,875 | $39,583 | $40,469 | $38,750 | $36,667 | $46,875 | $51,094 | $57,857 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $30,795 | $25,938 | $19,028 | $18,173 | $18,542 | $19,750 | $19,659 | $26,875 | $31,563 | $31,000 | $36,458 | $31,250 | $23,750 | $21,964 |
| Median Male Income | $23,611 | $31,250 | $33,750 | $41,250 | $0 | $32,917 | $35,833 | $36,667 | $24,861 | $0 | $38,750 | $44,375 | $47,321 | $54,375 |
| Median Female Income | $30,341 | $28,750 | $26,250 | $21,625 | $0 | $26,250 | $28,750 | $24,423 | $24,297 | $30,179 | $32,917 | $29,583 | $45,000 | $43,750 |
| Employed: | 126 | 50.20% |
| Unemployed: | 18 | 7.17% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 107 | 42.63% |
| Total: | 251 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 36 | 28.57% |
| Service: | 28 | 22.22% |
| Sales and Office: | 23 | 18.25% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 21 | 16.67% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 18 | 14.29% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 126 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $52,000, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $600 (1.17%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $715 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $768. Of occupied housing, owners make up 91.47% (35.59% with a mortgage, 64.41% free-and-clear) and renters 8.53% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 17.31%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $51,400 | $52,700 | $51,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $46,700 | $42,300 | $47,900 | $39,200 | $29,600 | $36,000 | $45,000 | $43,600 | $52,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 3 | 27.27% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 27.27% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 5 | 45.45% |
| Total: | 11 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $715 | $705 | $650 | $709 | $718 | $717 | $723 | $725 | $768 | $767 | $763 | $800 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 42 | 32.56% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 76 | 58.91% |
| Renter Occupied: | 11 | 8.53% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 129 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 129 | 82.69% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 27 | 17.31% |
| Total Housing Units: | 156 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 103 | 66.03% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 53 | 33.97% |
| Total Housing Units: | 156 | 100% |
In 2024, 11.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 87.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 19.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 20.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.47%). College enrollment is 26.03%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 5 | 2.25% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 22 | 9.91% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 89 | 40.09% |
| Some college, no degree: | 66 | 29.73% |
| Associate's degree: | 15 | 6.76% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 18 | 8.11% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7 | 3.15% |
| Total: | 222 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 195 | 87.84% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 25 | 11.26% |
| Private Insurance: | 197 | 55.97% |
| Public Insurance: | 152 | 43.18% |
| No Insurance: | 3 | 0.85% |
| Total: | 352 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 349 | 99.15% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 35.3% | 28.1% | 23.1% | 28.4% | 28.2% | 16.7% | 25.3% | 22.3% | 15.8% | 20.5% | 18.6% | 10.2% | 15.2% | 19.4% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 13 | 17.81% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 31 | 42.47% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 10 | 13.70% |
| College or graduate school: | 19 | 26.03% |
| Total: | 73 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 13 | 17.81% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 54 | 73.97% |
ZIP Code 62927 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 12 people with an annual payroll of $177,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 173Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $40,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $177,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 12Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 62927 is located in Jackson County, Illinois, within the Carbondale, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16060) and Illinois's 12nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 60,218 people, about 0.66% of whom live in ZIP Code 62927. It covers 1.708 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.016 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Carbondale, ILSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 16060Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 60,218Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.708 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.016 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 12Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5008.21 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1720565Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Dowell village; IllinoisSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 62927 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.