ZIP Code 61401 - Galesburg Illinois
Overview
ZIP Code 61401 is located in Galesburg Illinois. Portions of 61401 are also in East Galesburg and Knoxville and Galesburg Township and Galesburg City Township and Cedar Township and Henderson Township and Knox Township and Coldbrook Township and Sparta Township and Kelly Township and Floyd Township. 61401 is primarily within Knox County, with some portions in Warren County. Regionally, 61401 is located in the Davenport-Rock Island-Moline Area.
ZIP Code 61401 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Galesburg |
| Primary County | Knox County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 30,809 |
| Area Code(s) | 309 |
| Current Time | CDT |
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61401 Demographics
61401 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Illinois based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 61401 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 61401 is White. The current unemployment level in 61401 is 5.2%.
| Population | 30,809 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 238 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,327 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $41,612 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $447,470 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 81.88% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 57.04% |
61401 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,375 | 81.88% |
| Black | 2,909 | 9.39% |
| Hispanic | 2,185 | 7.05% |
| Asian | 492 | 1.59% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
61401 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,280 | 65.78% |
| Black | 668 | 19.27% |
| Hispanic | 490 | 14.14% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.14% |
61401 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,703 | 8.32% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,402 | 11.73% |
| High School Diploma | 7,372 | 36% |
| No High School Diploma | 412 | 2.01% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,365 | 6.67% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,464 | 16.92% |
| Associates Degree | 2,067 | 10.09% |
| Masters Degree | 1,293 | 6.31% |
| Professional Degree | 154 | 0.75% |
| Doctorate Degree | 245 | 1.2% |
61401 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.9462471, -90.38821411 |
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| Region | Davenport-Rock Island-Moline Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Galesburg, IL |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 130 Square Miles |
61401 Schools
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61401 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 72i - Western Dissected Illinoian Till Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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