ZIP Code 61448 -- Knoxville, IL

Knox | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.8x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 86.58% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
3,947
Unknown
Median Income
$82,500
Home Value
$146,100
Median Rent
$614
Median Age
45.20
Diversity Index
7.00
Very Low
Cost of Living
51.8
significantly below average
Unemployment
4.7%

About ZIP Code 61448

ZIP code 61448 in Knoxville, Illinois is a unknown area with a population of 3,947. The median household income is $82,500, which is This is 10% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $146,100, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.8x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 51.8 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 45.20 years. Approximately 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Knox, IL.

Population & Age

Total Population
3,947
Median Age
45.20
Male Population
1,809
45.8%
Female Population
2,138
54.2%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
7.00 Very Low
White
96.6%
Black or African American
0.6%
Hispanic or Latino
0.2%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
2.8%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$82,500
Mean Household Income
$82,356
Per Capita Income
$35,509
Below Poverty Line
8.9%

This is 10% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$146,100
Median Rent
$614
Total Housing Units
1,864
Occupied Units
1,736
Vacant Units
128
6.9% vacancy
Median Year Built
1971
Owner Occupied
86.6%
Renter Occupied
13.4%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.8x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 86.6% Renter 13.4%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 96.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree 5.2%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
1,881
Employment Rate
95.3%
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
87.0%
Carpool
5.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
7.8%

Cost of Living Index

51.8
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 61448 is 48.2% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Knox

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
61401 Galesburg 30,580 $50,546
61410 Abingdon 3,838 $62,925
61428 Dahinda 1,278 $77,143
61467 Oneida 1,159 $88,472
61488 Wataga 1,084 $68,333
61489 Williamsfield 820 $98,125

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 61448

ZIP code 61448 (Knoxville, IL) has a total population of 3,947 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 45.20 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 61448 is $82,500 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 10% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 61448 is primarily located in Knoxville, Illinois (IL). It falls within Knox County.

The median home value in ZIP code 61448 is $146,100, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $614.

The median age in ZIP code 61448 is 45.20 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 61448 has a cost of living index of 51.77 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 61448, 23.96% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 5.22% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 61448 is 4.73%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 7.81% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.