ZIP Code 61021 - Dixon Illinois
Overview
ZIP Code 61021 is located in Dixon Illinois. Portions of 61021 are also in Amboy and Lost Nation and Grand Detour and Nelson and Dixon Township and South Dixon Township and Palmyra Township and Nelson Township and Marion Township (Lee County) and Nachusa Township and Taylor Township and Grand Detour Township and Amboy Township and Woosung Township and Pine Creek Township. 61021 is primarily within Lee County, with some portions in Ogle County. Regionally, 61021 is located in the Rockford Area.
ZIP Code 61021 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Dixon |
| Primary County | Lee County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 22,593 |
| Area Code(s) | 779 / 815 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 61021 Map
61021 Demographics
61021 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Illinois based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 61021 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 61021 is White. The current unemployment level in 61021 is 5.2%.
| Population | 22,593 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 147 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,200 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,976 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $383,070 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 84.23% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 80.18% |
61021 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,510 | 84.23% |
| Black | 1,734 | 7.49% |
| Hispanic | 1,721 | 7.43% |
| Asian | 192 | 0.83% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
61021 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,067 | 88.64% |
| Black | 84 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic | 160 | 6.86% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.04% |
61021 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,685 | 11.43% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,906 | 12.93% |
| High School Diploma | 4,646 | 31.51% |
| No High School Diploma | 344 | 2.33% |
| GED or Alternate | 953 | 6.46% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,840 | 19.26% |
| Associates Degree | 1,585 | 10.75% |
| Masters Degree | 567 | 3.85% |
| Professional Degree | 175 | 1.19% |
| Doctorate Degree | 43 | 0.29% |
61021 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.83161926, -89.48309326 |
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| Region | Rockford Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Dixon, IL Rochelle, IL Sterling, IL |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 153 Square Miles |
61021 Schools
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61021 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 54g - Rock River Hills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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