ZIP code 61021
Where is ZIP code 61021?
Dixon, Illinois
Lee County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 61021 belongs to Dixon, Illinois in Lee County. 61021 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 779 and 815. About 22,308 people live in the 61021 area, where the median household income is $69,127. The closest ZIP codes are 61091 (Woosung, 4.7 mi northwest), 61057 (Nachusa, 5.3 mi east) and 61324 (Eldena, 6.6 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 61021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Dixon |
| Also accepted | Nelson |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Lee County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 779, 815 |
| Coordinates | 41.8478, -89.4893 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 610 |
Population and income in 61021
| Population | 22,308 · higher than 84% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 149 · higher than 61% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.4 years · higher than 59% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $69,127 · lower than 60% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,761 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $148,500 · lower than 53% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $879 a month |
| Housing units | 10,010 |
| Households | 8,838 (2.24 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 150.06 sq mi (plus 3.31 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61021. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 61021
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61091 | Woosung, IL | 4.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 61057 | Nachusa, IL | 5.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 61324 | Eldena, IL | 6.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 61031 | Franklin Grove, IL | 8.9 mi E | Standard |
| 61042 | Harmon, IL | 11.2 mi S | Standard |
| 61064 | Polo, IL | 11.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 61081 | Sterling, IL | 11.5 mi W | Standard |
| 61071 | Rock Falls, IL | 11.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 61310 | Amboy, IL | 12.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 61331 | Lee Center, IL | 12.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 61061 | Oregon, IL | 13.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 61054 | Mount Morris, IL | 14.1 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 61021 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 61021
123 MAIN ST
DIXON IL 61021
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts NELSON as the city name for 61021. Avoid Grand Detour, Prairieville and Walton: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (61021-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 61021?
- 61021 is a Dixon, Illinois ZIP code. Nelson is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 61021 in?
- ZIP code 61021 is in Lee County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 61021 in?
- 61021 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 61021?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 61021 use area codes 779 and 815.
- What is the population of ZIP code 61021?
- About 22,308 people live in ZIP code 61021, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 61021?
- The median household income in 61021 is $69,127 a year, lower than 60% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 61021?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 61021 are 61091 (Woosung, 4.7 miles), 61057 (Nachusa, 5.3 miles), 61324 (Eldena, 6.6 miles) and 61031 (Franklin Grove, 8.9 miles).