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Galesburg, IL — ZIP 61401

Population: 30,580 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 61401 (Galesburg, IL) is $108,216 — up 11.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $120,000 after a median 39 days on market. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strong wind, cold wave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$108,216

Typical home value

+11.9%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$108,216
1-year appreciation
+11.9%
3-year appreciation
+29.5%
5-year appreciation
+27.1%
10-year appreciation
+51.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2026)
$108,636
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$120,000
Median list price
$115,000
Median price per sqft
$91
1-year sale-price change
-9.8%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
118
For-sale inventory
120
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Active listings
103
1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
41 days
New listings (monthly)
42

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$703/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$711/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$930/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,204/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,241/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
16
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
9
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Henderson/Knox/Mercer/Warren ROE, Knox Warren Spec Ed Districts, Galesburg CUSD 205
Schools include
RAES West, RAES RSSP, RAES West Alt Ed, RAES Night School, RAES East Alt Ed

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, cold wave, drought, hail, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
28
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Galesburg/Koppers Co. (3.4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.0 in
Annual snowfall
25.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,885
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,114

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Galesburg Municipal Airport (GBG) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-163 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1955
Housing built before 1970
65.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,014
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
66.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,084
Average weekly wage
$927
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 61401State medianUS median
Typical home value$108,216$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$120,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market39 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,014$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 61401?
$108,216.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 61401?
$120,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 61401?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 61401?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $930/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 61401?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, drought, hail, heat wave.
Is ZIP 61401 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 61401. 28 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 61401?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 61401?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 61401?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Galesburg/Koppers Co., 3.4 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 61401?
16 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 9 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 61401 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 61401?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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