61021 ZIP Code
Dixon, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 61021 |
| City/Town: | Dixon |
| County: | Lee |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,593 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,930 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,736 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,000 |
| Median Home Value: | $138,900 |
| Land Area: | 150.1 sq miles
388.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.3 sq miles
8.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.8295, -89.4771 |
Population Information (61021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,593 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,301 | 54.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,292 | 45.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 930 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 923 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,405 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,321 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,066 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,101 | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,964 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,648 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,906 | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,547 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,614 | 11.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,424 | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 744 | 3.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (61021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $138,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $771 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,000 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,130 | 91.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 870 | 8.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,354 | 69.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,776 | 30.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (61021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,948 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 472 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,514 | 8.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,628 | 33.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,957 | 23.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,855 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,273 | 13.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,249 | 7.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (61021 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,930 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $80,199 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,932 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,736 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (61021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,035 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,733 | 97.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 302 | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,058 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,506 | 77.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,804 | 18.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 423 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (61021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,170 | 84.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,720 | 7.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 9 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 173 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 274 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,247 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 928 | 4.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,664 | 7.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,157 | 5.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 217 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 2 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 288 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (61021 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 530 | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 522 | 5.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 942 | 10.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 634 | 6.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,094 | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,750 | 19.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,192 | 13.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,306 | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 619 | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 541 | 5.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (61021 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,130 | 83.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 799 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 105 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 94 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 74 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 420 | 4.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (61021 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 138 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 391 | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,639 | 16.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 144 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 898 | 9.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 638 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 129 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 291 | 3.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 929 | 9.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,742 | 28.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 583 | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 468 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 743 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (61021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (61021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,505 | 86.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,805 | 65.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,322 | 36.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 594 | 2.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (61021 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,209 | 68.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,355 | 36.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,699 | 29.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 559 | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 223 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,570 | 17.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (61021 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,398 | 74.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 206 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 425 | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 267 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 410 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 130 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 619 | 6.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 545 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (61021 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 284 | 2.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 804 | 8.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 982 | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 576 | 5.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,712 | 17.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,114 | 11.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,295 | 13.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 660 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,569 | 25.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (61021 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 195 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,174 | 11.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,655 | 26.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,119 | 41.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,436 | 14.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 421 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (61021 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,483 | 71.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 657 | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,841 | 20.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 14 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 40 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 86 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (61021 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 812 | 8.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,210 | 35.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,394 | 37.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,714 | 18.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (61021 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 619 | 9.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,448 | 22.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,424 | 22.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 873 | 13.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,285 | 20.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 523 | 8.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 151 | 2.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 31 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (61021 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,295 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $561 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $771 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.90 | 2.38 |
Households (61021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,130 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,764 | 41.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,211 | 13.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,529 | 16.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,967 | 32.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,265 | 24.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,147 | 34.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.18 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.84 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (61021 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,471 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,312 | 41.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,412 | 42.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 332 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,305 | 12.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,421 | 23.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (61021 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,171 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 249 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 208 | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,819 | 43.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,144 | 27.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 751 | 18.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (61021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,487 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,337 | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,099 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,704 | 18.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 180 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,968 | 53.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,556 | 42.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (61021 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,855 | 87.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,606 | 11.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 925 | 35.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,628 | 62.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 270 | 10.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 53 | 2.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (61021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,984 | 97.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 76 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 609 | 801.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 609 | 801.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 609 | 801.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 99 | 130.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 4 | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 308 | 405.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 26 | 34.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (61021 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,663 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,811 | 96.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 852 | 3.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 554 | 2.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 195 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 91 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (61021 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,130 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,124 | 89.0% | 89.4% |
Dixon, IL61021