61430 ZIP Code — East Galesburg, IL

Knox County, Illinois

ZIP code 61430 is located in East Galesburg, Illinois, within Knox County. It covers approximately 1.48 square miles and serves a population of 618 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61430

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $106,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,536. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61430 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

618

population

1.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61430 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61430

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61430. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Galesburg	Acceptable
East Galesburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61401 Galesburg (2.8 mi) 61448 Knoxville (4.2 mi) 61488 Wataga (5.3 mi) 61436 Gilson (7.7 mi) 61467 Oneida (8.9 mi) 61428 Dahinda (10.2 mi) 61472 Rio (11.1 mi) 61423 Cameron (11.2 mi) 61410 Abingdon (11.5 mi) 61485 Victoria (12.4 mi) 61458 Maquon (12.4 mi) 61414 Altona (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	618
Population density	418 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	1.48 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	40.9456
Longitude	-90.3121
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	309

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.2%	54.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	29.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	14.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	7.8%	2.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

618

Population

418

People per sq mi

51.9

Median age

$70,536

Median household income

$41,414

Per capita income

$106,800

Median home value

$748

Median monthly rent

81.8%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

267

Housing units

22.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	99	16.0%
18 and over	519	84.0%
65 and over	182	29.4%
Median age	51.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Two or more races 2.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	596	96%
Two or more races	14	2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.5%
Asian	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.2%	54.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	29.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	14.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	7.8%	2.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$70,536

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.6%

$50k–$100k 33.6%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 7.1%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,800
Median rent / month	$748
Owner occupied	81.8%
Renter occupied	18.2%
Vacant	9.1%
Single-family detached	85.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	24.7%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	12.8%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	20.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	19.7%
3 bedrooms	53.1%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	43.0%
3 or more	26.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	84.9%
Electricity	9.3%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%
Solar	1.0%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	137	47.1%
Cohabiting couple	25	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	46	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	83	28.5%
Households with children under 18	59	20.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	136	46.7%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	19.4%
Married	55.8%	49.1%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	13.6%
Divorced	13.5%	17.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 30.1%

Some college, no degree 23.7%

Associate's degree 17.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 9.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	10	11.6%
Elementary school	37	43.0%
High school	19	22.1%
College / grad school	20	23.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.1%

Retail trade 13.0%

Other services 9.0%

Manufacturing 8.7%

Public administration 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Construction 4.0%

Professional & management 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.8%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.0%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.3%
Government	17.4%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	0.7%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 6.1%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.7%
Retirement income	34.4%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	27.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.8%
Public insurance	38.3%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	577	93.4%
Spanish	2	0.3%
Other Indo-European	2	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	610	98.7%
Born in same state	610	98.7%
Born in different state	528	85.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.3%
Not a US citizen	1	12.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	94	15.2%
French	66	10.7%
Arab	43	7%
English	20	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	4	0.6%
German	3	0.5%
Polish	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.1%
Internet access	86.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61430

What city is ZIP code 61430 in?

ZIP code 61430 is primarily assigned to East Galesburg, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61430 in?

ZIP code 61430 falls within Knox County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61430 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 61430 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 61430 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 61430 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 61430 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 61430 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61430?

The median home value in ZIP code 61430 is $106,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 61430 in?

ZIP code 61430 observes the CST timezone.