ZIP code 61401: Galesburg, IL
61401 is a ZIP code in Galesburg, Illinois, mainly in Knox County, part of the Galesburg, IL micro area. About 30,580 people live here.
- Population
- 30,580
- Median household income
- $50,546
- Typical home value
- $105,400+10.2% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $810gross, per month
- Median age
- 41.2
- Homeowners
- 63.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 61401 details
| City | Galesburg |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox County (also partly Warren County) |
| Metro area | Galesburg, IL |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 122.9 sq mi, plus 0.5 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 249 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.1% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 16.8 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 40.94518, -90.38657 |
Median rent in 61401 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $260/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $573/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $892/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,008/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,463/mo |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,393/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 61401
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61402 | Galesburg, IL | 1.1 mi | 1,623 |
| 61430 | East Galesburg, IL | 3.9 mi | 713 |
| 61439 | Henderson, IL | 6.1 mi | 299 |
| 61488 | Wataga, IL | 6.8 mi | 1,084 |
| 61423 | Cameron, IL | 7.3 mi | 638 |
| 61448 | Knoxville, IL | 7.5 mi | 3,947 |
| 61435 | Gerlaw, IL | 10.1 mi | 271 |
| 61436 | Gilson, IL | 10.4 mi | 745 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 61401?
A typical home in ZIP code 61401 is worth about $105,400 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $50,546 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Illinois average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 61401
What city is ZIP code 61401?
ZIP code 61401 is in Galesburg, IL, in Knox County.
What county is ZIP code 61401 in?
61401 is mainly in Knox County, Illinois, and partly in Warren County.
What is the population of ZIP code 61401?
About 30,580 people live in ZIP code 61401, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 61401 in?
61401 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.
What other ZIP codes does Galesburg have?
Galesburg, IL also uses 61402.