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Galesburg, IL — ZIP 61401

Population: 30,580 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 61401 (Galesburg, IL) is $105,431 — up 10.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $129,862 after a median 43 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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$105,431

Typical home value

+10.2%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$105,431
1-year appreciation
+10.2%
3-year appreciation
+26.4%
5-year appreciation
+25.4%
10-year appreciation
+51.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2026)
$106,510
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
$129,862
Median list price
$125,417
Median price per sqft
$100
1-year sale-price change
+12.9%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
117
For-sale inventory
121
Sale-to-list ratio
95.7%
Active listings
108
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
43 days
New listings (monthly)
43

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 (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)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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 Regional HW Timmons Airport (GBG) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quad City International Airport (MLI) (35 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$105,431$192,643$285,053
Median sale price$129,862$214,937$319,906
Median days on market43 days48 days48 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?
$105,431.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 61401?
$129,862.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 61401?
Median days on market: 43 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) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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