City

Dixon, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lee County  ·  Illinois

👥22,690Population
💰$65,719Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$144,800Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓33.2%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.2%Hispanic: 8%Black: 7.6%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.5%Race
White81.2%
Hispanic8.0%
Black7.6%
Asian0.7%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads33.2% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma193 (1.3%)
HS Graduate4,592 (30.1%)
Some College2,903 (19%)
Associates2,519 (16.5%)
Bachelors1,643 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree3,424 (22.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 30.1%Some College: 19%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 22.4%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad30.1%
Some College19.0%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate22.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.8%Renter: 27.2%Tenure
Owner72.8%
Renter27.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,719 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$144,800 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$823/mo
Total Housing Units10,110
Vacant Units1,100

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Dixon, IL

Dixon is a city in Illinois, located in Lee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 22,690 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Dixon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,719 is near the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dixon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $144,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $823 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dixon is moderately educated. 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.23%).

Dixon, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Dixon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61021 22,690 $65,719 $144,800 $823 3.1% 33.2% 72.8%