ZIP Code 61401: Galesburg, Illinois
ZIP code 61401 covers part or all of Galesburg in Knox County, Illinois. Its reference point is at latitude 40.9521 and longitude -90.3698 (40°57'07.6"N 90°22'11.3"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 61401
Galesburg, IL has 2 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 61401, they include 61402.
Across Knox County there are 17 ZIP codes listed, and Illinois has 1,645 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 61430 in East Galesburg, IL, about 3.2 mi to the east.
| ZIP code | 61401 |
|---|---|
| City | Galesburg |
| County | Knox County |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Latitude | 40.9521 |
| Longitude | -90.3698 |
| DMS | 40°57'07.6"N 90°22'11.3"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 61430 (East Galesburg, 3.2 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 61401
Map centered on 40.9521, -90.3698. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Galesburg, IL
Video: Galesburg, IL
Drone View Of Great House Of Galesburg (Illinois) - Historic Silas Willard Mansion (1857) — by Devodare_Chicago · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 61401
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 61401, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 61401, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are East Galesburg, IL (3.2 mi east), Knoxville, IL (5.2 mi southeast) and Henderson, IL (5.3 mi north). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- East Galesburg, IL – 3.2 mi east
- Knoxville, IL – 5.2 mi southeast
- Henderson, IL – 5.3 mi north
- Wataga, IL – 7.0 mi northeast
- Cameron, IL – 8.1 mi southwest
- Gerlaw, IL – 9.6 mi west
- Abingdon, IL – 10 mi south
- Rio, IL – 11 mi north
- Oneida, IL – 11 mi northeast
- Alexis, IL – 11 mi northwest
Schools Near Galesburg, IL
If you are moving to ZIP code 61401, check the school district serving Galesburg and Knox County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
Searching nearby communities such as East Galesburg and Knoxville can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 61401.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Galesburg, IL can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 61401 may also use facilities in nearby East Galesburg, Knoxville and Henderson.
Shopping and Dining in Galesburg
For places to eat and shop near Galesburg, IL, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 61401.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Galesburg, Illinois can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 61401.
To research local history, try searching for Knox County records and archives along with the name Galesburg.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 61401, East Galesburg lies about 3.2 mi to the east, Knoxville lies about 5.2 mi to the southeast, Henderson lies about 5.3 mi to the north, Wataga lies about 7.0 mi to the northeast and Cameron lies about 8.1 mi to the southwest. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Galesburg show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 61401
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Greetings from Galesburg, Illinois - Large Letter Postcard (5625233265)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“CB&Q 3006 in Galesburg, IL, October 2013”): David Wilson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Drone View Of Great House Of Galesburg (Illinois) - Historic Silas Willard Mansion (1857)” by Devodare_Chicago, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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Data for ZIP code 61401 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.