61401 ZIP Code, Galesburg, IL
61401 is a ZIP code in Galesburg, Illinois — mostly in Knox County (80% of its land), with smaller parts in Warren County. It covers 123 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61402, 61430 and 61439. 30,580 people live here in 13,694 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Illinois ZIP codes. With about 249 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (64% own). Median household income is $50,546, well below the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Galesburg, IL
- County: Knox County
- Land area: 123 sq mi
- Population: 30,580
- Median household income: $50,546
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 30,580 |
| Households | 13,694 |
| Median household income | $50,546 |
| Income per person | $29,964 |
| Median age | 41.2 |
| Homeowners | 63.9% |
| Median home value | $100,600 |
| Median rent | $810 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.3% |
| Broadband internet | 82.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 10.0% |
| $10–15K | 6.2% |
| $15–25K | 10.4% |
| $25–35K | 8.3% |
| $35–50K | 14.5% |
| $50–75K | 17.5% |
| $75–100K | 12.1% |
| $100–150K | 13.2% |
| $150–200K | 5.5% |
| $200K+ | 2.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.8% |
| 10–19 | 12.3% |
| 20–24 | 8.1% |
| 25–34 | 10.2% |
| 35–44 | 11.6% |
| 45–54 | 11.0% |
| 55–64 | 12.4% |
| 65–74 | 11.8% |
| 75+ | 10.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 27.1% |
| Owned outright | 30.0% |
| Rented | 31.9% |
| Vacant | 11.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 68.9% |
| Townhome | 1.6% |
| 2–4 units | 8.8% |
| 5–19 units | 8.5% |
| 20+ units | 7.0% |
| Mobile / other | 5.1% |
Businesses in 61401
711 business establishments with 12,529 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 122
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 113
- Accommodation and Food Services: 99
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 79
- Finance and Insurance: 51
- Construction: 38
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 37
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 33
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61402 — Galesburg city, IL (1.1 mi)
- 61430 — East Galesburg village, IL (3.9 mi)
- 61439 — Henderson village, IL (6.1 mi)
- 61488 — Wataga village, IL (6.8 mi)
- 61423 — Cameron CDP, IL (7.3 mi)
- 61448 — Knoxville city, IL (7.5 mi)
- 61435 (10.1 mi)
- 61436 — Gilson CDP, IL (10.4 mi)
Areas that include 61401
- Galesburg, IL ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Knox County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Warren County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 10: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Knox County
- No. 5 of 10: highest median age in Knox County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61401, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61401 in?
- 61401 is a Galesburg, IL mailing address. By land area, 14% lies inside Galesburg; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 61401 in?
- 61401 is mostly in Knox County (80% of its land), with smaller parts in Warren County.
- What is the population of 61401?
- About 30,580 people (±490), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 31,169.
- What is the median household income in 61401?
- $50,546 (±$2,376), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 61401?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61401 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61401?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61402 (1.1 mi, Galesburg), 61430 (3.9 mi, East Galesburg), 61439 (6.1 mi, Henderson), 61488 (6.8 mi, Wataga), 61423 (7.3 mi, Cameron) and 61448 (7.5 mi, Knoxville).
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