ZIP Code 61021 -- Dixon, IL

Lee | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.1x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
22,308
Unknown
Median Income
$69,127
Home Value
$148,500
Median Rent
$879
Median Age
43.40
Diversity Index
39.40
Low
Cost of Living
61.1
significantly below average
Unemployment
5.1%

About ZIP Code 61021

ZIP code 61021 in Dixon, Illinois is a unknown area with a population of 22,308. The median household income is $69,127, which is This is 8% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $148,500, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.1x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 61.1 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 43.40 years. Approximately 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Lee, IL.

Population & Age

Total Population
22,308
Median Age
43.40
Male Population
12,124
54.3%
Female Population
10,184
45.7%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
39.40 Low
White
83.2%
Black or African American
7.5%
Hispanic or Latino
8.3%
Asian
1.0%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
7.2%
Other Race
1.1%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$69,127
Mean Household Income
$90,180
Per Capita Income
$35,761
Below Poverty Line
13.7%

This is 8% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$148,500
Median Rent
$879
Total Housing Units
10,010
Occupied Units
8,838
Vacant Units
1,172
11.7% vacancy
Median Year Built
1964
Owner Occupied
72.8%
Renter Occupied
27.2%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.1x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 72.8% Renter 27.2%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 89.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree 7.7%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
9,858
Employment Rate
94.9%
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
81.5%
Carpool
10.4%
Public Transit
0.8%
Work from Home
5.0%

Cost of Living Index

61.1
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 61021 is 38.9% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Lee

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
61310 Amboy 3,347 $69,756
61006 Ashton 1,541 $75,938
61031 Franklin grove 1,492 $75,446
61353 Paw paw 1,282 $66,719
60530 Lee 992 $96,250
61367 Sublette 843 $60,824

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 61021

ZIP code 61021 (Dixon, IL) has a total population of 22,308 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 43.40 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 61021 is $69,127 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 8% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 61021 is primarily located in Dixon, Illinois (IL). It falls within Lee County.

The median home value in ZIP code 61021 is $148,500, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $879.

The median age in ZIP code 61021 is 43.40 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 61021 has a cost of living index of 61.12 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 61021, 21.06% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 7.73% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 61021 is 5.14%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 4.96% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.