ZIP Code 62520 - Dawson Illinois
Overview
ZIP Code 62520 is located in Dawson Illinois. Portions of 62520 are also in Mechanicsburg Township and Cooper Township and Clear Lake Township. 62520 is entirely within Sangamon County. Regionally, 62520 is located in the Champaign and Springfield Decatur Area.
ZIP Code 62520 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Dawson |
| Primary County | Sangamon County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,513 |
| Area Code(s) | 217 |
| Current Time | CDT |
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62520 Demographics
62520 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Illinois based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 62520 is White. The current unemployment level in 62520 is 5.2%.
| Population | 1,513 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 81 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 540 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $75,000 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $323,030 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.91% |
62520 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,342 | 93.91% |
| Black | 61 | 4.27% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 1.82% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62520 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 97 | 10.53% |
| Bachelor Degree | 105 | 11.4% |
| High School Diploma | 337 | 36.59% |
| No High School Diploma | 15 | 1.63% |
| GED or Alternate | 62 | 6.73% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 164 | 17.81% |
| Associates Degree | 94 | 10.21% |
| Masters Degree | 34 | 3.69% |
| Professional Degree | 13 | 1.41% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
62520 Geography
| Coordinates | 39.82423782, -89.45440674 |
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| Region | Champaign and Springfield Decatur Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Springfield, IL |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 19 Square Miles |
62520 Schools
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62520 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 54a - Illinois/Indiana Prairies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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