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ZIP Code 62520
Dawson, IL, Sangamon County
Population
1,652
Land area
25.9sq mi
People per sq mi
64
City
Dawson
ZIP 62520 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 62520 at a glance
- ZIP 62520 (Dawson) is 72% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $84,500, close to the Illinois median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $226,400 (14% below Illinois) and median rent is $850 a month.
Local data for ZIP 62520
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 62520, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,500
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$226,400
Prices -11.8% in a year
Median rent
$850/mo
Homeownership
91.9%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
48.4
Average commute
25.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
21
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
66
$2.66M annual payroll
PPP loans
$900K
43 loans
Campaign donations
$44.92K
7% D, 51% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 62520, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
947
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
167
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 19°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 62520, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities in ZIP 62520
ZIP codes near 62520
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 62561Spaulding | 4.4 mi | 23.2 |
| 62545Mechanicsburg | 4.7 mi | 26.9 |
| 62515Buffalo | 4.9 mi | 57.4 |
| 62563Rochester | 7 mi | 59.5 |
| 62519Cornland | 8 mi | 1.5 |
| 62712Springfield | 9.2 mi | 23.9 |
| 62702Springfield | 9.4 mi | 15.4 |
| 62547Mount Auburn | 10 mi | 41.7 |
| 62703Southern View | 10 mi | 14.9 |
| 62541Cornland | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| 62701Springfield | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| 62706Springfield | 11 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 62520?
- ZIP code 62520 is in Dawson, IL (Sangamon County).
- What county is ZIP code 62520 in?
- ZIP code 62520 is mostly in Sangamon County, Illinois.
- How many people live in ZIP code 62520?
- About 1,652 people live in the 62520 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.