Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | -1.18 |
| Below Poverty | 14.5% ▲ 45% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.3% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 10% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 422 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,073 (31.9%) |
| Some College | 5,782 (18.3%) |
| Associates | 4,118 (13%) |
| Bachelors | 4,489 (14.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,728 (21.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,781 ▼ 27% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $106,997 ▼ 62% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $721/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 23,765 |
| Vacant Units | 2,946 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Knox County is located in Illinois and encompasses 17 ZIP codes spanning 16 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 49,464 residents. With a median age of 42.64, it is a middle-aged county.
Knox County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $55,780 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 14.5% is above the national average.
Housing in Knox County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $106,997 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $721. Homeownership rates are high at 70.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Knox County are primarily White (80.93%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Knox County, IL is a solidly middle-class area in Illinois. The 17 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61410 | Abingdon | 3,763 | $57,307 | $93,000 | $735 | 6.8% | 28.0% |
| 61414 | Altona | 731 | $62,617 | $122,200 | $944 | 14.9% | 44.4% |
| 61428 | Dahinda | 1,153 | $81,875 | $250,000 | $630 | 1.9% | 35.9% |
| 61430 | East Galesburg | 676 | $65,750 | $106,000 | $791 | 2.5% | 42.1% |
| 61401 | Galesburg | 30,684 | $47,728 | $94,900 | $724 | 4.6% | 35.7% |
| 61436 | Gilson | 810 | $74,688 | $186,500 | — | 0.0% | 48.1% |
| 61439 | Henderson | 268 | $56,429 | $97,500 | $625 | 8.5% | 46.3% |
| 61448 | Knoxville | 3,906 | $79,500 | $139,700 | $656 | 3.7% | 40.0% |
| 61458 | Maquon | 632 | $62,604 | $88,600 | — | 1.5% | 30.9% |
| 61467 | Oneida | 1,262 | $82,917 | $132,700 | $850 | 7.3% | 51.6% |
| 61472 | Rio | 430 | $80,192 | $149,400 | $771 | 5.3% | 42.3% |
| 61474 | Saint Augustine | 238 | $57,353 | $78,100 | — | 3.6% | 41.2% |
| 61485 | Victoria | 388 | $62,188 | $100,600 | $786 | 5.0% | 29.5% |
| 61488 | Wataga | 1,230 | $61,786 | $125,000 | $634 | 3.1% | 39.7% |
| 61489 | Williamsfield | 743 | $83,625 | $131,300 | $644 | 2.5% | 34.7% |
| 61572 | Yates City | 916 | $68,229 | $95,100 | $725 | 0.0% | 27.1% |