| ZIP Code | 61021 |
|---|---|
| City | Dixon |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Lee County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 761 ft |
| Latitude | 41.82952 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.477113 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.9 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.22 |
| Below Poverty | 12.4% ▲ 24% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.2% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 36% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 193 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,592 (30.1%) |
| Some College | 2,903 (19%) |
| Associates | 2,519 (16.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,643 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,424 (22.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,719 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $144,800 ▼ 48% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $823/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,110 |
| Vacant Units | 1,100 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,110 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,100 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
ZIP code 61021 is located in Dixon, Illinois, within Lee County. With a population of 22,690, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.9 years. Economically, 61021 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,719 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61021 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $144,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $823 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 61021 is primarily White (81.23%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.4%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61021 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 61021 in Dixon, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 22,690 residents, a median household income of $65,719, and a median home value of $144,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.