61021 ZIP Code, Dixon, IL
61021 is a ZIP code in Dixon, Illinois — mostly in Lee County (90% of its land), with smaller parts in Ogle County. It covers 150 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61057, 61324 and 61091. 22,308 people live here in 8,838 households. With about 149 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (73%). Median household income is $69,127, below the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Dixon, IL
- County: Lee County
- Land area: 150 sq mi
- Population: 22,308
- Median household income: $69,127
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 22,308 |
| Households | 8,838 |
| Median household income | $69,127 |
| Income per person | $35,761 |
| Median age | 43.4 |
| Homeowners | 72.8% |
| Median home value | $148,500 |
| Median rent | $879 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.7% |
| Broadband internet | 86.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.3% |
| $10–15K | 3.0% |
| $15–25K | 9.6% |
| $25–35K | 6.1% |
| $35–50K | 9.9% |
| $50–75K | 20.4% |
| $75–100K | 14.0% |
| $100–150K | 17.4% |
| $150–200K | 6.9% |
| $200K+ | 7.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.3% |
| 10–19 | 12.2% |
| 20–24 | 4.2% |
| 25–34 | 14.4% |
| 35–44 | 13.3% |
| 45–54 | 10.7% |
| 55–64 | 15.0% |
| 65–74 | 11.5% |
| 75+ | 10.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.6% |
| Owned outright | 29.8% |
| Rented | 23.9% |
| Vacant | 11.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 77.9% |
| Townhome | 1.7% |
| 2–4 units | 6.9% |
| 5–19 units | 4.0% |
| 20+ units | 4.6% |
| Mobile / other | 4.9% |
Businesses in 61021
493 business establishments with 8,506 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 70
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 70
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 61
- Accommodation and Food Services: 60
- Construction: 50
- Finance and Insurance: 37
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 29
- Manufacturing: 22
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61057 — Nachusa CDP, IL (4.8 mi)
- 61324 (5.3 mi)
- 61091 (6.7 mi)
- 61031 — Franklin Grove village, IL (8 mi)
- 61042 — Harmon village, IL (10.3 mi)
- 61310 — Amboy city, IL (10.8 mi)
- 61331 — Lee Center CDP, IL (11.7 mi)
- 61064 — Polo city, IL (12.4 mi)
Areas that include 61021
- Dixon, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Amboy, IL ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Lost Nation, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Grand Detour, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Nelson, IL ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Nachusa, IL ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Lee County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Ogle County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 9: highest median home value in Lee County
- No. 5 of 9: highest share of households with children in Lee County
- No. 2 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Lee County
- No. 4 of 9: highest median age in Lee County
- No. 3 of 8: fastest population growth in Lee County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61021, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61021 in?
- 61021 is a Dixon, IL mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside Dixon, 2% lies inside Lost Nation and 1% lies inside Amboy; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 61021 in?
- 61021 is mostly in Lee County (90% of its land), with smaller parts in Ogle County.
- What is the population of 61021?
- About 22,308 people (±498), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 22,984.
- What is the median household income in 61021?
- $69,127 (±$3,592), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 61021?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61021 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61021?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61057 (4.8 mi, Nachusa), 61324 (5.3 mi), 61091 (6.7 mi), 61031 (8 mi, Franklin Grove), 61042 (10.3 mi, Harmon) and 61310 (10.8 mi, Amboy).
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