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Bowen, IL
Village in Hancock County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62316.
Population
552
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,290
ZIP codes
1
Bowen and its ZIP codes
Bowen at a glance
- Bowen is about 5.6 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,750 a year, 24% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $80,700 (69% below Illinois) and median rent is $579 a month.
Local data for Bowen, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bowen, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,750
Poverty rate
10.9%
Median home value
$80,700
Median rent
$579/mo
Homeownership
81.6%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (170), Irish Americans (82), Scottish Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hancock County. PPP loans are for Bowen.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,353
4,257 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,715
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136M
FY 2026, $7,713 per person
PPP loans
$1.7M
74 loans, 165 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bowen, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bowen, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
627
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
48
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 18°F
40.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bowen, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
ZIP codes in Bowen
1 in or overlapping Bowen. Population shown
Cities near Bowen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AugustaVillage | 6 mi | 0.7 |
| West PointVillage | 6.6 mi | 0.2 |
| La PrairieVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.2 |
| BentleyTown | 7.9 mi | 0.1 |
| PlymouthVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.6 |
| GoldenVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.6 |
| BascoVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| LoraineVillage | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| CarthageCity | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| Camp PointVillage | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| CoatsburgVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| ElvastonVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| ClaytonVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| MendonVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| PalomaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| CamdenVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bowen, IL in?
- Bowen is in Hancock County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Bowen, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bowen include 62316.
- What is the population of Bowen, IL?
- About 552 people live in Bowen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bowen?
- Nearby places include Augusta (6 mi), West Point (6.6 mi), La Prairie (6.8 mi), Bentley (7.9 mi), Plymouth (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023