| City: | Galesburg, Illinois |
| County: | Knox County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:11:24 AM |
| Population: | 1,589 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 309 / 861 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.9478, -90.3713 |
| Land Area: | 0.083 sq mi |
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ZIP 61402 serves a correctional facility in Galesburg, Illinois. The entire population of 1,589 residents lives in institutionalized group quarters, and there are no traditional households. This is a point location enclosed within the larger Galesburg ZIP 61401.
Mail processing for this facility operates through 165 PO Boxes and 157 business delivery points. All delivery records are associated with a single street address, E Main St, which has 91 ZIP+4 records with UNIT designators for internal facility addressing. This building-based system allows mail to reach specific units within the correctional facility.
The population is predominantly African American. Of the 1,589 residents, 64% are Black (1,016 people), 21% are White (332 people), and 15% identify as Some Other Race (235 people). The median age is 38.7 years. Educational attainment is very low at just 1.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, which is typical for incarcerated populations.
Mail to inmates at this facility must use the proper format with the E Main St address in Galesburg, IL 61402, along with the inmate's unit designation. The post office maintains separate business delivery points for administrative mail to the facility itself.
Only one street address exists, E Main St, with all 91 records using UNIT designators for facility mail distribution.
ZIP Code 61402 has 1,589 residents and 0 households. The median age is 38.7 years, about the same as the state (38.8) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 99.2% male and 0.8% female, which is much higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (63.9%, much higher than the state average of 14.1% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (20.9%, much lower than the state average of 61.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.5%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (14.1%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,589Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,623Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 19,144.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,931 | 1,748 | 1,634 | 1,623 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,589 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38.7
Male Median Age: 38.7
Female Median Age: 37.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 156 | 245 | 213 | 227 | 226 | 168 | 140 | 97 | 37 | 40 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 156 | 246 | 217 | 229 | 226 | 171 | 140 | 97 | 39 | 40 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| White: | 332 | 18.08% |
| Black: | 1,016 | 55.34% |
| Hispanic:* | 247 | 13.45% |
| Asian: | 6 | 0.33% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 235 | 12.80% |
| Total: | 1,836 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,577 | 99.24% | 38.7 years |
| Females: | 12 | 0.76% | 37.5 years |
| Total: | 1,589 | 100% | 38.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,494 | 92.05% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 9 | 0.55% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 56 | 3.45% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 64 | 7.39% |
| Total Population: | 1,623 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,503 | 92.61% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 120 | 7.39% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,623 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 1,623 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 48.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (64.00%). College enrollment is 64.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 165 | 10.96% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 611 | 40.57% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 461 | 30.61% |
| Some college, no degree: | 216 | 14.34% |
| Associate's degree: | 41 | 2.72% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12 | 0.80% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1,506 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 730 | 48.47% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 12 | 0.80% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 9 | 36.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 16 | 64.00% |
| Total: | 25 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 9 | 36.00% |
ZIP Code 61402 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 20 business establishments, employing about 542 people with an annual payroll of $34,295,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,204Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 20Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $9,166,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $34,295,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 542Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 61402 is located in Knox County, Illinois, within the Galesburg, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 23660) and Illinois's 17th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 70,626 people, about 2.25% of whom live in ZIP Code 61402. It covers 0.083 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Galesburg, ILSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 23660Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 70,626Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.083 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 17Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6933.08 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1728326Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Galesburg city; IllinoisSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 61402 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.