ZIP Code 61021 Demographics

Lee County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 61021 compared to county averages.

Total Population

22,593

↓ 34.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$59,930

↓ 7.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$138,900

↓ 5.6% vs county

Median Age

43.7 yrs

↓ +2.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.0%

↑ 13.5% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 61021 compares to Lee County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 61021 $60k Lee $65k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 61021 $139k Lee $147k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.4%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

69.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$771

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 61021 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$138,900
Down Payment (20%)$27,780
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$882P&I: $702 | Tax: $139 | Ins: $41
Rent (Local Median)
$771
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $111/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 61021, sorted by distance.

61057 5.0 mi away lee county 61324 5.3 mi away lee county 61031 8.6 mi away lee county 61042 10.7 mi away lee county 61310 11.2 mi away lee county 61081 13.2 mi away whiteside county 61051 17.7 mi away carroll county 61349 19.4 mi away bureau county

About Lee County

Lee County is located in Illinois and has a total population of 34,221. The county's median household income is $64,588 and median home value is $147,100. ZIP code 61021 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Lee County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.