ZIP code 62520: Dawson, IL
62520 is a ZIP code in Dawson, Illinois, mainly in Sangamon County, part of the Springfield, IL metro area. About 1,652 people live here.
- Population
- 1,652
- Median household income
- $84,500
- Typical home value
- $236,300+9.6% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $850gross, per month
- Median age
- 48.4
- Homeowners
- 91.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 62520 details
| City | Dawson |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Sangamon County |
| Metro area | Springfield, IL |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 25.9 sq mi, plus 0.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 64 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.9% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 25.6 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 39.82455, -89.45634 |
Median rent in 62520 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $720/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $950/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 62520
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62561 | Riverton, IL | 4.2 mi | 4,842 |
| 62716 | Springfield, IL | 4.6 mi | — |
| 62761 | Springfield, IL | 4.9 mi | — |
| 62515 | Buffalo, IL | 5.4 mi | 902 |
| 62545 | Mechanicsburg, IL | 5.5 mi | 1,101 |
| 62708 | Springfield, IL | 7.0 mi | — |
| 62563 | Rochester, IL | 7.6 mi | 5,766 |
| 62519 | Cornland, IL | 7.9 mi | 24 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 62520?
A typical home in ZIP code 62520 is worth about $236,300 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $84,500 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Illinois average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $236,300 homeWhat can a $84,500 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 62520
What city is ZIP code 62520?
ZIP code 62520 is in Dawson, IL, in Sangamon County.
What county is ZIP code 62520 in?
62520 is mainly in Sangamon County, Illinois.
What is the population of ZIP code 62520?
About 1,652 people live in ZIP code 62520, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 62520 in?
62520 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.