| ZIP Code | 62021 |
|---|---|
| City | Dorsey |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Madison County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 593 ft |
| Latitude | 38.983648 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.976563 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17119 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.9 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.75 |
| Below Poverty | 1.5% ▼ 85% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.4% ▲ 22% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 34% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 361 (48.1%) |
| Some College | 6 (0.8%) |
| Associates | 28 (3.7%) |
| Bachelors | 117 (15.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 239 (31.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $108,125 ▲ 42% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $277,700 ≈ Avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 467 |
| Vacant Units | 57 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 467 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 57 |
| Owner Occupied | 98.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 1.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
ZIP code 62021 is located in Dorsey, Illinois, within Madison County. With a population of 1,127, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.9 years. Economically, 62021 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $108,125 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62021 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $277,700 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 98.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 62021 is primarily White (98.14%). Residents are well-educated — 47.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.5%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62021 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 62021 in Dorsey, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,127 residents, a median household income of $108,125, and a median home value of $277,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.