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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
$50,546
Median income
$100,600
Median home value
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 61401 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 296.3 square miles in Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois. The area is home to 34,788 residents, producing a population density of 117 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 61401 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61401 sits at $50,546 (37% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $29,964. The poverty rate stands at 18.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $100,600 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $810 per month, and 63.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61401 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knox County, so you can benchmark 61401 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 61401

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61401.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 61401?

41.2

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 77.9%
African American 9.1%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

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

$29,964

Per Capita Income

18.3%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

16.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61401 ranks nationally

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

15,404

Total Housing Units

13,694

Occupied Units

1,710

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.9%
Renter 36.1%

$100,600

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$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

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ZIP 61401 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61401 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
61430 East Galesburg, IL 828 3.9 mi
61439 Henderson, IL 269 6.0 mi
61448 Knoxville, IL 3,823 7.2 mi
61488 Wataga, IL 1,120 7.0 mi
61410 Abingdon, IL 3,912 10.2 mi
61423 Cameron, IL 682 7.3 mi
61467 Oneida, IL 1,048 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Knox County

61410 standard
Abingdon, IL
Pop: 3,912
61448 standard
Knoxville, IL
Pop: 3,823
61488 standard
Wataga, IL
Pop: 1,120
61572 standard
Yates City, IL
Pop: 1,068
61467 standard
Oneida, IL
Pop: 1,048
61428 standard
Dahinda, IL
Pop: 986

Related Areas

Knox County Galesburg, IL Illinois

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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Official Data Resources for Galesburg, IL

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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