ZIP Code 61401 Demographics

Knox County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 61401 compared to county averages.

Total Population

30,809

↓ 38.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$45,426

↓ 9.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$89,800

↓ 7.2% vs county

Median Age

42.2 yrs

↑ 0.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.0%

↓ +1.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 61401 compares to Knox County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 61401 $45k Knox $50k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 61401 $90k Knox $97k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.4%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

61.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$683

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 61401 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$89,800
Down Payment (20%)$17,960
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$570P&I: $454 | Tax: $90 | Ins: $26
Rent (Local Median)
$683
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $113/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 61401, sorted by distance.

61439 6.0 mi away knox county 61423 7.3 mi away warren county 61435 10.1 mi away warren county 61410 10.2 mi away knox county 61472 10.9 mi away knox county 61466 12.4 mi away mercer county 61412 13.3 mi away warren county 61462 13.8 mi away warren county

About Knox County

Knox County is located in Illinois and has a total population of 49,751. The county's median household income is $50,263 and median home value is $96,800. ZIP code 61401 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Knox County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.