61401 ZIP Code – Galesburg, Illinois
61401 is a large ZIP code in Galesburg, Illinois, part of Knox County with a population of approximately 30,809 residents. The median household income of $45,426 is well below the Illinois average and below the national average. Median home values of $89,800 are well below the national average, with 63.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $683 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 72% single-family (decreasing), 17% apartments (increasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average. About 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The median age is 41.6, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 61402, 61430, 61439.
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ZIP 61401 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 61401 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30k | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $45k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $89k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $683 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.7% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.1% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 61402 – Galesburg
- 61430 – East Galesburg
- 61439 – Henderson
- 61488 – Wataga
- 61423 – Cameron
- 61448 – Knoxville
- 61435 – Gerlaw
- 61410 – Abingdon
- 61436 – Gilson
- 61472 – Rio
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61402 | GALESBURG | 1,748 | Not provided |
| 61430 | EAST GALESBURG | 618 | $70,536 |
| 61439 | HENDERSON | 250 | $55,500 |
| 61488 | WATAGA | 1,284 | $63,684 |
| 61423 | CAMERON | 497 | $54,796 |