ZIP code 61401
Where is ZIP code 61401?
Galesburg, Illinois
Knox County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 61401 belongs to Galesburg, Illinois in Knox County. 61401 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 309. About 30,580 people live in the 61401 area, where the median household income is $50,546. The closest ZIP codes are 61402 (Galesburg, 0.3 mi south), 61430 (East Galesburg, 3.2 mi east) and 61448 (Knoxville, 5.2 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 61401 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Galesburg |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Knox County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 309 |
| Coordinates | 40.9521, -90.3698 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 614 |
Population and income in 61401
| Population | 30,580 · higher than 90% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 249 · higher than 66% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.2 years · lower than 55% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 52% |
| Median household income | $50,546 · lower than 90% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,964 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $100,600 · lower than 81% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $810 a month |
| Housing units | 15,404 |
| Households | 13,694 (2.08 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 64% / 36% |
| Land area | 122.88 sq mi (plus 0.48 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61401. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 61401
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61402 | Galesburg, IL | 0.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 61430 | East Galesburg, IL | 3.2 mi E | Standard |
| 61448 | Knoxville, IL | 5.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 61439 | Henderson, IL | 5.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 61488 | Wataga, IL | 7 mi NE | Standard |
| 61423 | Cameron, IL | 8.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 61435 | Gerlaw, IL | 9.6 mi W | Standard |
| 61410 | Abingdon, IL | 10.5 mi S | Standard |
| 61472 | Rio, IL | 11 mi N | Standard |
| 61467 | Oneida, IL | 11.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 61412 | Alexis, IL | 11.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 61436 | Gilson, IL | 11.4 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 61401 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 61401
123 MAIN ST
GALESBURG IL 61401
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Henderson Grove: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (61401-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Galesburg, IL
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 61401?
- 61401 is a Galesburg, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 61401 in?
- ZIP code 61401 is in Knox County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 61401 in?
- 61401 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 61401?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 61401 use area code 309.
- What is the population of ZIP code 61401?
- About 30,580 people live in ZIP code 61401, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 61401?
- The median household income in 61401 is $50,546 a year, lower than 90% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 61401?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 61401 are 61402 (Galesburg, 0.3 miles), 61430 (East Galesburg, 3.2 miles), 61448 (Knoxville, 5.2 miles) and 61439 (Henderson, 5.3 miles).