ZIP Code · IL

ZIP 61021

Part of Dixon, IL

Pop. 22,308·Lee County·209th most expensive ZIP in Illinois

Median rent (all units)

$1,113/mo

Year-over-Year

+9.4%

Month-over-Month

+1.4%

vs US Median

-$819

Reported rents

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ZIP 61021 · $1,113

More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$640

1 BR

$800

2 BR

$920

3 BR

$1,260

4 BR+

$1,390

Research median

$920/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Illinois

Rent in ZIP 61021 changed +9.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.7%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($69,127) is $1,728 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,390).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 61021. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$13,356/yr

At $1,113/mo median

Location

CityDixon

StateIL

CountyLee County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

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Rents are up 9.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+9.4% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 61021 (Dixon, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

22,308

Median income

$69,127

Median age

43.4

Renters

27.2%

Age distribution

18.6%

20.4%

24%

15.1%

21.9%

Under 1818.6%

18–3420.4%

35–5424%

55–6415.1%

65+21.9%

Gender

54.3%

45.7%

Male54.3%

Female45.7%

Race & ethnicity

83.2%

White83.2%

Black7.5%

Hispanic8.2%

Asian0.9%

Education (25+)

35%

33.8%

21.1%

No HS diploma10.2%

HS diploma35%

Some college33.8%

Bachelor's+21.1%

Housing tenure

72.8%

27.2%

Owner72.8%

Renter27.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 61021 in Dixon, IL has changed in 5 years

Income

$60,976 → $69,127

up 13.4%

Population

22,680 → 22,308

down 1.6%

Renter share

29% → 27.2%

-1.8 pts

Bachelor's+

20.6% → 21.1%

+0.5 pts

Household income in the area moved from $60,976 to $69,127 across the same window, up 13.4% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 22,680 to 22,308 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change. About 27.2% of households rent today, against 29% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 61021 covers Dixon, IL. The median rent here is $1,113/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($69,127/yr), ZIP 61021 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 61021?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (about $22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,113/mo in ZIP 61021. The local median household income is $69,127/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 61021?

Rent in ZIP 61021 has risen 9.4% over the past year.

How does ZIP 61021 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 61021 is one of the more affordable among Illinois ZIP codes for rent, ranking #209 of 227 at $1,113/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 61021 changed +9.4%, against a typical +4.7% across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks.