City

East Galesburg, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Knox County  ·  Illinois

👥676Population
💰$65,750Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂51.5Median Age
🏠$106,000Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓42.1%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Hispanic: 1.5%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.6%Race
White96.5%
Hispanic1.5%
Asian0.4%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
8%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty13.0% ▲ 30% above avg
College Grads42.1% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (1.4%)
HS Graduate126 (25.3%)
Some College70 (14%)
Associates86 (17.2%)
Bachelors87 (17.4%)
Graduate Degree123 (24.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 25.3%Some College: 14%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 17.4%Graduate: 24.6%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad25.3%
Some College14.0%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors17.4%
Graduate24.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.6%Renter: 17.4%Tenure
Owner82.6%
Renter17.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,750 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$106,000 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$791/mo
Total Housing Units344
Vacant Units17

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
54%
About East Galesburg, IL

East Galesburg is a city in Illinois, located in Knox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 676 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.5 years.

Economically, East Galesburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,750 is near the national average. Approximately 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in East Galesburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $106,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $791 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of East Galesburg is well-educated. 42.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.45%).

East Galesburg, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in East Galesburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61430 676 $65,750 $106,000 $791 2.5% 42.1% 82.6%