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Dorsey, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62021

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

936
18/sq mi
$107,454
Median income
$247,600
Median home value
31.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dorsey pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62021 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62021 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 52.0 square miles in Dorsey, Madison County, Illinois. The area is home to 936 residents, producing a population density of 18 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 62021 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62021 sits at $107,454 (34% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $52,204. The poverty rate stands at 1.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $247,600 (29% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 99.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62021 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Madison County, so you can benchmark 62021 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62021, Dorsey, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

936

Population

52.0

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62021?

50.1

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$107,454

Median Household Income

+34% vs state

$52,204

Per Capita Income

1.6%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62021 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$107,454 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 76.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.7%

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

What does housing look like?

374

Total Housing Units

323

Occupied Units

51

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 99.7%
Renter 0.3%

$247,600

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

1963

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

+7.2%

YoY Change (2024)

194

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+94%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62021 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +3.3% 156
2020 -1.6% 153
2021 +10.2% 169
2022 +7.2% 181
2024 — 194

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 7 business establishments in ZIP 62021, employing approximately 104 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,785,000.

7

Businesses

104

Employees

$4.8M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 62021 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 62021 ranks #9 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 62021 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 62021 ranks #2 of 9 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
62067 Moro, IL 2,401 3.3 mi
62014 Bunker Hill, IL 4,122 4.8 mi
62010 Bethalto, IL 11,186 5.4 mi
62097 Worden, IL 2,828 7.2 mi
62018 Cottage Hills, IL 3,604 7.4 mi
62002 Alton, IL 32,704 8.4 mi
62025 Edwardsville, IL 33,748 10.4 mi
62095 Wood River, IL 11,237 9.3 mi
62093 Wilsonville, IL 435 9.1 mi
62046 Hamel, IL 713 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Madison County

62040 standard
Granite City, IL
Pop: 43,735
62025 standard
Edwardsville, IL
Pop: 33,748
62234 standard
Collinsville, IL
Pop: 33,430
62002 standard
Alton, IL
Pop: 32,704
62035 standard
Godfrey, IL
Pop: 16,494
62249 standard
Highland, IL
Pop: 15,971

Related Areas

Madison County Dorsey, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62021 in? ▼
ZIP code 62021 (Dorsey) is located in Madison County, Illinois. Madison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/madison-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62021? ▼
ZIP code 62021 in Dorsey, IL has a population of 936 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62021? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62021 is $107,454, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62021? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62021 is $247,600, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62021? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62021 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62021? ▼
ZIP code 62021 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 104 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62021? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62021 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. 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 62021? ▼
In ZIP code 62021, 76.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62021? ▼
In ZIP code 62021, approximately 99.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 0.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62021? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62021 is 1.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Dorsey, IL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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