Galesburg, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61401
Knox County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,788
- 117/sq mi High-density area
- $50,546
- Median income Below-median income area
- $100,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Galesburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 117
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61401 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61401 (Galesburg, IL) rose +8.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 143.6 in 2023 to 156.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61401 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, with 34,788 residents across 296.3 square miles, a density of 117 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61401 reports a modest median household income of $50,546 (37% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,964. The poverty rate is 18.3%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $100,600 (48% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $810; owner occupancy is 63.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Knox County, so 61401 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 61401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Galesburg, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61401.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
122 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
113 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
99 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
79 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
51 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61401, Galesburg, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
34,788
Population
296.3
Area (sq mi)
117
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61401?
41.2
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
4.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$50,546
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$29,964
Per Capita Income
18.3%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
16.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61401 ranks nationally
Galesburg, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$50,546 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,404housing units
15,404
Total Housing Units
13,694
Occupied Units
1,710
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$100,600
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$810
Median Rent
1955
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.8%
YoY Change (2024)
156
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+56%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61401 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +56% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 117 |
| 2021 | +7.3% | 126 |
| 2022 | +10.2% | 139 |
| 2023 | +3.5% | 144 |
| 2024 | +8.8% | 156 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 711 business establishments in ZIP 61401, employing approximately 12,529 people with a combined annual payroll of $494,228,000.
711
Businesses
12,529
Employees
$494.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 122 | 17.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 113 | 15.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 99 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 79 | 11.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 51 | 7.2% |
| Construction | 38 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 33 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 2.1% |
| Information | 10 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 61401 vs 61430 →
ZIP 61401 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61401
Galesburg (61401)
34,788 residents
- 61410 3,912
Abingdon (61410)
3,912 residents
- 61448 3,823
Knoxville (61448)
3,823 residents
- 61488 1,120
Wataga (61488)
1,120 residents
- 61467 1,048
Oneida (61467)
1,048 residents
- 61430 828
East Galesburg (61430)
828 residents
- 61423 682
Cameron (61423)
682 residents
- 61439 269
Henderson (61439)
269 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61401 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61467
Oneida (61467)
$88,472 median income
- 61448
Knoxville (61448)
$82,500 median income
- 61430
East Galesburg (61430)
$79,333 median income
- 61423
Cameron (61423)
$78,594 median income
- 61488
Wataga (61488)
$68,333 median income
- 61410
Abingdon (61410)
$62,925 median income
- 61439
Henderson (61439)
$59,125 median income
- 61401
Galesburg (61401)
$50,546 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61401 ranks #8 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61401, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (34,788 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 61401 in?
ZIP code 61401 (Galesburg) is located in Knox County, Illinois. Knox County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/knox-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61401?
ZIP code 61401 in Galesburg, IL has a population of 34,788 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61401?
The median household income in ZIP 61401 is $50,546, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61401?
The median home value in ZIP 61401 is $100,600, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61401?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61401 is White at 77.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61401?
ZIP code 61401 has 711 business establishments employing approximately 12,529 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61401?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61401 are: Retail trade (122), Health care and social assistance (113), Accommodation and food services (99). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61401?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61401 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 56%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61401?
In ZIP code 61401, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 61401?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61401 is 16.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61401?
In ZIP code 61401, approximately 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61401?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61401 is 18.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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