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ZIP code 61436: Gilson, IL

61436 is a ZIP code in Gilson, Illinois, mainly in Knox County, part of the Galesburg, IL micro area. About 745 people live here.

Population
745
Median household income
$76,000
Typical home value
$205,000ACS median value
Median rent
—gross, per month
Median age
59.5
Homeowners
87%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 61436 details

CityGilson
StateIllinois
CountyKnox County
Metro areaGalesburg, IL
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area61.2 sq mi, plus 0 sq mi of water
Population density12 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher19.5% of adults 25+
Average commute33.4 minutes
Center coordinates40.86015, -90.22318

ZIP codes near 61436

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
61448Knoxville, IL5.2 mi3,947
61458Maquon, IL5.8 mi656
61430East Galesburg, IL7.4 mi713
61428Dahinda, IL7.6 mi1,278
61401Galesburg, IL10.4 mi30,580
61572Yates City, IL10.5 mi732
61544London Mills, IL11.0 mi784
61402Galesburg, IL11.0 mi1,623

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 61436?

A typical home in ZIP code 61436 is worth about $205,000 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $76,000 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 61436

What city is ZIP code 61436?

ZIP code 61436 is in Gilson, IL, in Knox County.

What county is ZIP code 61436 in?

61436 is mainly in Knox County, Illinois.

What is the population of ZIP code 61436?

About 745 people live in ZIP code 61436, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 61436 in?

61436 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.