ZIP code 62927
Where is ZIP code 62927?
Dowell, Illinois
Jackson County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 62927 belongs to Dowell, Illinois in Jackson County. 62927 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Dowell post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 618. About 317 people live in the 62927 area, where the median household income is $54,792. The closest ZIP codes are 62932 (Elkville, 1.7 mi south), 62832 (Du Quoin, 5.1 mi north) and 62994 (Vergennes, 5.4 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 62927 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Dowell |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 37.9398, -89.2379 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 629 |
Population and income in 62927
| Population | 317 · lower than 87% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 186 · higher than 63% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.6 years · higher than 54% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $54,792 · lower than 86% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $23,079 |
| Below the poverty line | 20% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 11% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $52,000 · lower than 99% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 156 |
| Households | 129 (2.46 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 92% / 8.5% |
| Land area | 1.71 sq mi (plus 0.02 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62927. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62927
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62932 | Elkville, IL | 1.7 mi S | Standard |
| 62832 | Du Quoin, IL | 5.1 mi N | Standard |
| 62994 | Vergennes, IL | 5.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 62865 | Mulkeytown, IL | 6.9 mi E | Standard |
| 62983 | Royalton, IL | 7.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 62924 | De Soto, IL | 8.7 mi S | Standard |
| 62949 | Hurst, IL | 8.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 62825 | Coello, IL | 10 mi E | PO Box only |
| 62822 | Christopher, IL | 10.3 mi E | Standard |
| 62999 | Zeigler, IL | 10.5 mi E | Standard |
| 62819 | Buckner, IL | 12.1 mi E | Standard |
| 62891 | Valier, IL | 12.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62927 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62927
PO BOX 123
DOWELL IL 62927
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62927-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62927?
- 62927 is a Dowell, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 62927 in?
- ZIP code 62927 is in Jackson County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62927 in?
- 62927 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62927?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62927 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62927?
- About 317 people live in ZIP code 62927, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62927?
- The median household income in 62927 is $54,792 a year, lower than 86% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- Can I use 62927 for a street address?
- No. 62927 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Dowell use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62927?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62927 are 62932 (Elkville, 1.7 miles), 62832 (Du Quoin, 5.1 miles), 62994 (Vergennes, 5.4 miles) and 62865 (Mulkeytown, 6.9 miles).