ZIP code 62520
Where is ZIP code 62520?
Dawson, Illinois
Sangamon County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62520 belongs to Dawson, Illinois in Sangamon County. 62520 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 217 and 447. About 1,652 people live in the 62520 area, where the median household income is $84,500. The closest ZIP codes are 62561 (Riverton, 2.7 mi west), 62515 (Buffalo, 3.9 mi east) and 62716 (Springfield, 4.1 mi west).
| ZIP code | 62520 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Dawson |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Sangamon County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 217, 447 |
| Coordinates | 39.8563, -89.4603 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 625 |
Population and income in 62520
| Population | 1,652 · lower than 53% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 64 · higher than 50% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48.4 years · higher than 81% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $84,500 · higher than 65% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $42,120 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $226,400 · higher than 73% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $850 a month |
| Housing units | 650 |
| Households | 632 (2.61 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 92% / 8.1% |
| Land area | 25.87 sq mi (plus 0.23 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62520. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62520
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62561 | Riverton, IL | 2.7 mi W | Standard |
| 62515 | Buffalo, IL | 3.9 mi E | Standard |
| 62716 | Springfield, IL | 4.1 mi W | Unique |
| 62761 | Springfield, IL | 4.3 mi W | Unique |
| 62545 | Mechanicsburg, IL | 6.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 62519 | Cornland, IL | 6.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 62708 | Springfield, IL | 7.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 62684 | Sherman, IL | 7.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 62693 | Williamsville, IL | 8.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 62712 | Springfield, IL | 9.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 62541 | Lake Fork, IL | 9.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 62702 | Springfield, IL | 10 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62520 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62520
123 MAIN ST
DAWSON IL 62520
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62520-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62520?
- 62520 is a Dawson, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 62520 in?
- ZIP code 62520 is in Sangamon County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62520 in?
- 62520 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62520?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62520 use area codes 217 and 447.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62520?
- About 1,652 people live in ZIP code 62520, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62520?
- The median household income in 62520 is $84,500 a year, higher than 65% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62520?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62520 are 62561 (Riverton, 2.7 miles), 62515 (Buffalo, 3.9 miles), 62716 (Springfield, 4.1 miles) and 62761 (Springfield, 4.3 miles).