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.

ZIP Code 61401 Data

Population 30,809
Median Household Income $45,426
Median Home Value $89,800
Median Rent $683
Median Age 41.6
Unemployment Rate 4.6%
Poverty Rate 19.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%
County Knox County
State Illinois

ZIP 61401 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 61401IL Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population30k9,19710k
Median Household Income$45k$75k$73k
Median Home Value$89k$176k$258k
Median Rent$683$984$1,088
Median Age41.642.543.2
Unemployment Rate4.6%5.2%5.0%
Poverty Rate19.7%11.4%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher21.1%25.1%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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