Galesburg, IL — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 61401 serves a portion of Galesburg, Illinois, within Knox County. This community is home to approximately 14,921 residents, with a median age of 36.2 years. The median household income of $89,247 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $330,213 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 51% owner-occupied and 49% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Galesburg is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 93 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 24% and an unemployment rate of 2.8%, 61401 reflects the economic character of Knox County in Illinois.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 14,921 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 3,929 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $89,247 | ↑ 32% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $330,213 | ↑ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 93 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | ↓ 28% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 9.3% | ↓ 18% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 24% | ↓ 31% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 36.2 yrs | ↓ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 51% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 49% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 6,863 | — |