| ZIP Code | 62935 |
|---|---|
| City | Galatia |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Saline County |
| Area Code | 730 |
| Elevation | 378 ft |
| Latitude | 37.844774 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.638638 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17165 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 6.5% ▼ 35% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 29% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 438 (29.9%) |
| Some College | 194 (13.3%) |
| Associates | 252 (17.2%) |
| Bachelors | 326 (22.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 238 (16.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,962 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $123,400 ▼ 56% below avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $918/mo ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 972 |
| Vacant Units | 110 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 972 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 110 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 62935 is located in Galatia, Illinois, within Saline County. With a population of 2,246, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.9 years. Economically, 62935 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,962 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62935 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $123,400 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $918 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 15% since 2019.
The population of 62935 is primarily White (94.84%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.5%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62935 stands at 6.3%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 62935 in Galatia, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,246 residents, a median household income of $60,962, and a median home value of $123,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.