ZIP Code 62021 in Dorsey, IL

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Dorsey, Illinois
Counties:Madison County[Primary]
Macoupin County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:51:30 AM
Population:1,033 [See All]
Area Codes:618 / 730
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:38.9819, -89.9771
Land Area:20.268 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 62021 has 1,033 residents and 412 households (average 2.51 persons per household). The median age is 48.4 years, significantly older than the state (38.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.4% male and 49.6% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%). Largest groups are White (92.1%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,033Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,127Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:986Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:51.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$108,125Source: Census ACS
Households:412Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$277,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.51Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.54Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--7687268127287789328659201,2078327339251,127
Decennial Census936------------------1,033------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 48.4

Male Median Age: 48.2

Female Median Age: 48.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male29323229122726233534423960432515126
Female213527321229372026213150604127201211
Total5067596124566343615573891208452352417
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:95196.55%
Black:30.30%
Hispanic:*161.62%
Asian:60.61%
American Indian:40.41%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:50.51%
Total:985100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:52150.44%48.2 years
Females:51249.56%48.7 years
Total:1,033100%48.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,127100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:1,127100%
Total Native Population:1,127100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $108,125, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $40,721 (60.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,260. Family households earn a median of $109,008 versus $39,375 for nonfamily households (a difference of $69,633). By gender, male median income is $82,697 and female is $72,778, which is much higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $9,919 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 76.3%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (5.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (41.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$67,404$66,500$69,417$94,688$61,667$83,125$73,333$89,554$92,865$87,054$91,061$104,671$108,125
Median Family Income$81,875$67,167$81,389$95,036$76,438$90,677$95,023$97,523$100,056$94,655$97,008$106,094$109,008
Median NonFamily Income$23,750$26,786$46,083$47,262$45,350$47,386$47,005$49,207$48,779$49,141$50,587$47,500$39,375
Median Male Income$69,688$69,519$67,109$67,426$0$58,125$54,205$65,244$65,667$61,667$70,050$70,740$82,697
Median Female Income$24,286$28,417$30,208$29,926$0$33,125$35,750$34,000$44,375$41,797$45,938$62,212$72,778
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:63273.83%
Unemployed:212.45%
Not In Labor Force:20323.71%
Total:856100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:26241.46%
Service:548.54%
Sales and Office:16926.74%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:11017.41%
Production, transportation, and material moving:375.85%
Total Civilian Employed Population:632100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $277,700, which is higher than the state median ($250,500), is up $107,700 (63.35%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $88,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,227), is down $448 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 98.78% (64.20% with a mortgage, 35.80% free-and-clear) and renters 1.22% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.21%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (8.11%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$170,000$165,200$163,400$164,400$164,100$171,500$180,800$187,000$189,700$188,900$189,900$222,100$277,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:5100.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:5100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$448$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):26063.41%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):14535.37%
Renter Occupied:51.22%
Total Occupied Housing Units:410100%

Occupied Housing Units:41087.79%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):5712.21%
Total Housing Units:467100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:467100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:467100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 32.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (37.20%). High school or higher is 96.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 96.30%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 22.20%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 4.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.90 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (64.68%). College enrollment is 11.06%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:293.64%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):36145.29%
Some college, no degree:344.27%
Associate's degree:11714.68%
Bachelor's degree:20025.09%
Graduate or professional degree:567.03%
Total:797100%
High school or higher:76896.36%
Bachelor's degree or higher:25632.12%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:1,08581.27%
Public Insurance:25018.73%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:1,335100%
Has Health Insurance:1,335100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty4.1%6.6%5.4%5.9%11.2%5.1%4.7%5.1%4.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:229.36%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):15264.68%
High school (grades 9-12):3514.89%
College or graduate school:2611.06%
Total:235100%
Early Childhood:229.36%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):18779.57%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 62021 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 104 people with an annual payroll of $4,785,000. USPS data shows 393 residential mailboxes and 12 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:393Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:12Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:419Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:393Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:7Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,009,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$4,785,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:104Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 62021 is located in Madison County, Illinois, within the St. Louis, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41180) and Illinois's 13rd and 15th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 2,809,414 people, about 0.04% of whom live in ZIP Code 62021. It covers 20.268 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.289 sq mi.

CBSA Name:St. Louis, MO-ILSource: Census
CBSA Number:41180Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:2,809,414Source: Census
MSA:St. Louis, MO-IL MSASource: Census
Land Area:20.268 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.289 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:13,15Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:5793.65, 14695.67 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


62022 | | 62019

Schools in ZIP Code 62021


We could not locate which school district 62021 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Midway School 6321 Midway Dr
Moro, IL 62067
District: Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7Nearby
Meadowbrook Intermediate Sch 111 W Roosevelt Dr
Moro, IL 62067
District: Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8Nearby
Parkside Primary School 600 E Central St
Bethalto, IL 62010
District: Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8Nearby
Bethalto East Primary School 309 Albers Pl
Bethalto, IL 62010
District: Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8Nearby
Wilbur Trimpe Middle School 910 2nd St
Bethalto, IL 62010
District: Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8Nearby
St Peters Lutheran School 7182 Renken Rd
Dorsey, IL 62021
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 62021


Calc Institute Of Technology 200a North Center Dr
Alton, IL 62002
Type: Post Secondary
Lewis And Clark Community College 5800 Godfrey Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
Type: Post Secondary
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Il State Rte 157
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1259
Type: Post Secondary
Principia College 1 Maybeck Place
Elsah, IL 62028-9799
Type: Post Secondary
Tri-County Beauty Academy 219 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
Type: Post Secondary
Blackburn College 700 College Ave
Carlinville, IL 62626
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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