62021 ZIP Code — Dorsey, IL

Madison County, Illinois

ZIP code 62021 is located in Dorsey, Illinois, within Madison County. It covers approximately 20.27 square miles and serves a population of 925 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62021

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $222,100.

The gap between median ($104,671) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62021 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

925

population

20.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62021 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62021

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62021. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dorsey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62067 Moro (3.5 mi) 62014 Bunker Hill (4.9 mi) 62010 Bethalto (5.5 mi) 62097 Worden (7.4 mi) 62018 Cottage Hills (7.7 mi) 62002 Alton (8.8 mi) 62025 Edwardsville (8.9 mi) 62012 Brighton (9.5 mi) 62095 Wood River (9.9 mi) 62088 Staunton (9.9 mi) 62024 East Alton (11 mi) 62685 Shipman (11.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	925
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	20.27 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	38.9819
Longitude	-89.9771
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.0%	38.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	51.2%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	31.3%	23.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	5.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

925

Population

People per sq mi

57.0

Median age

$104,671

Median household income

$53,577

Per capita income

$222,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

433

Housing units

35.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

102

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	124	13.4%
18 and over	801	86.6%
65 and over	201	21.7%
Median age	57.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	902	96.5%
Two or more races	23	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	10	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.0%	38.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	51.2%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	31.3%	23.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	5.3%	8.8%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 22.0%

$100k–$150k 25.7%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 20.9%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	22.0%
$100k–$150k	25.7%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	20.9%
Median income	$104,671

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k–$300k 25.5%

$300k–$500k 27.6%

$1M+ 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$222,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	13.9%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	3.0%
1980–1989	18.0%
1970–1979	19.9%
1960–1969	18.2%
1950–1959	15.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	24.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	25.4%
3 bedrooms	55.7%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	15.8%
2 vehicles	25.7%
3 or more	53.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.5%
Electricity	34.0%
Propane / LP gas	55.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	333	89.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	20	5.4%
Female householder, no spouse	20	5.4%
Households with children under 18	72	19.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	150	40.2%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.3%	8.5%
Married	72.8%	88.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	10.8%	3.0%
Divorced	9.1%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 7.0%

Associate's degree 19.7%

Bachelor's degree 27.8%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	35.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	10.7%
Kindergarten	17	10.7%
Elementary school	56	35.2%
High school	33	20.8%
College / grad school	36	22.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Construction 13.5%

Manufacturing 12.6%

Transportation & utilities 12.4%

Professional & management 10.6%

Retail trade 9.9%

Other services 6.7%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.4%
Service	10.8%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	8.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.6%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	16.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.2%
Retirement income	29.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	20.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	11.3%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	8.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	73.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	133	16.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.3%
65 and over	38.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	95.6%
Public insurance	27.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	896	96.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	925	100.0%
Born in same state	925	100.0%
Born in different state	676	73.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	131	14.2%
Italian	29	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	8	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	85.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62021

What city is ZIP code 62021 in?

ZIP code 62021 is primarily assigned to Dorsey, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62021 in?

ZIP code 62021 falls within Madison County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62021 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 62021 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62021?

The median household income in ZIP code 62021 is $104,671, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 62021?

ZIP code 62021 has an estimated population of 925 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62021?

The median home value in ZIP code 62021 is $222,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 62021 in?

ZIP code 62021 observes the CST timezone.