ZIP Code 62828 -- Dahlgren, IL

Hamilton | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.6x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 80.67% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
1,801
Unknown
Median Income
$70,583
Home Value
$113,000
Median Rent
$431
Median Age
35.40
Diversity Index
5.70
Very Low
Cost of Living
38.6
significantly below average
Unemployment
11.8%

About ZIP Code 62828

ZIP code 62828 in Dahlgren, Illinois is a unknown area with a population of 1,801. The median household income is $70,583, which is This is 6% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $113,000, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.6x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 38.6 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 35.40 years. Approximately 9.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Hamilton, IL.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,801
Median Age
35.40
Male Population
856
47.5%
Female Population
945
52.5%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
5.70 Very Low
White
97.1%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
0.0%
Asian
0.4%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
2.6%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$70,583
Mean Household Income
$81,707
Per Capita Income
$29,839
Below Poverty Line
8.5%

This is 6% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$113,000
Median Rent
$431
Total Housing Units
737
Occupied Units
683
Vacant Units
54
7.3% vacancy
Median Year Built
1969
Owner Occupied
80.7%
Renter Occupied
19.3%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.6x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 80.7% Renter 19.3%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 92.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree 2.4%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
811
Employment Rate
88.2%
Unemployment Rate
11.8%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
85.5%
Carpool
8.0%
Public Transit
0.3%
Work from Home
6.3%

Cost of Living Index

38.6
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 62828 is 61.4% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Hamilton

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
62859 Mc leansboro 5,004 $54,011
62817 Broughton 639 $105,625
62829 Dale 22 N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 62828

ZIP code 62828 (Dahlgren, IL) has a total population of 1,801 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 35.40 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 62828 is $70,583 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 6% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 62828 is primarily located in Dahlgren, Illinois (IL). It falls within Hamilton County.

The median home value in ZIP code 62828 is $113,000, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $431.

The median age in ZIP code 62828 is 35.40 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 62828 has a cost of living index of 38.58 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 62828, 8.97% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 2.40% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 62828 is 11.84%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 6.25% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.