PlainZIP

Dixon, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61021

Lee County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

23,745
61/sq mi
$69,127
Median income
$148,500
Median home value
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dixon pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
61
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61021 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61021 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dixon, Lee County, Illinois, with 23,745 residents across 388.0 square miles, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61021 reports a modest median household income of $69,127 (14% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $35,761. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.1%. Median home value sits at $148,500 (23% below the state average), median rent at $879 a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 61021 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lee County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 61021

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dixon, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61021.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61021, Dixon, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

23,745

Population

388.0

Area (sq mi)

61

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 61021?

43.4

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 83.2%
African American 7.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$69,127

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$35,761

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61021 ranks nationally

Dixon, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$69,127 45th percentile higher than 45% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

10,010

Total Housing Units

8,838

Occupied Units

1,172

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.8%
Renter 27.2%

$148,500

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$879

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

182

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+82%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61021 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.1% 128
2021 +6.8% 137
2022 +12.2% 154
2023 +11.3% 171
2024 +6.2% 182

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 493 business establishments in ZIP 61021, employing approximately 8,506 people with a combined annual payroll of $437,902,000.

493

Businesses

8,506

Employees

$437.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 70 14.2%
Health care and social assistance 70 14.2%
Other services (except public administration) 61 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 60 12.2%
Construction 50 10.1%
Finance and insurance 37 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 5.9%
Manufacturing 22 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 16 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 3.3%
Wholesale trade 13 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 2.6%
Information 8 1.6%
Educational services 4 0.8%
Utilities 3 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 61021 vs 61057 →

ZIP 61021 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61021 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61021 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 61021 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
61057 Nachusa, IL 168 5.0 mi
61324 Eldena, IL 109 5.3 mi
61091 Woosung, IL 63 5.9 mi
61042 Harmon, IL 527 10.7 mi
61310 Amboy, IL 3,970 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lee County

61310 standard
Amboy, IL
Pop: 3,970
61006 standard
Ashton, IL
Pop: 1,759
61031 standard
Franklin Grove, IL
Pop: 1,656
61353 standard
Paw Paw, IL
Pop: 1,333
61367 standard
Sublette, IL
Pop: 864
60553 standard
Steward, IL
Pop: 782

Related Areas

Lee County Dixon, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61021 in? ▼
ZIP code 61021 (Dixon) is located in Lee County, Illinois. Lee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lee-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61021? ▼
ZIP code 61021 in Dixon, IL has a population of 23,745 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61021? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61021 is $69,127, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61021? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61021 is $148,500, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61021? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61021 is White at 83.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61021? ▼
ZIP code 61021 has 493 business establishments employing approximately 8,506 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61021? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61021 are: Retail trade (70), Health care and social assistance (70), Other services (except public administration) (61). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61021? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61021 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 82%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61021? ▼
In ZIP code 61021, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 61021? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61021 is 21.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61021? ▼
In ZIP code 61021, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61021? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61021 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.