ZIP Code 61402

With per-capita income at just $643 in ZIP code 61402, near Galesburg, household earnings here sit far below state and national norms, so everyday costs matter a great deal. A combined sales tax of 7.75% adds to the price of most purchases, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.96% means any homeowner's annual bill is calculated against that same strained income base. Together these rates shape a tight spending picture: groceries, fuel, and other taxable goods cost more at checkout, while property taxes draw on a thin margin. Stretching each dollar takes careful planning in this part of Illinois.