City

Galatia, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Saline County  ·  Illinois

👥2,246Population
💰$60,962Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$123,400Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓38.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 29% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 1%Other: 2.7%Race
White94.8%
Hispanic0.8%
Black1.0%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads38.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 29% above avg
No HS Diploma15 (1%)
HS Graduate438 (29.9%)
Some College194 (13.3%)
Associates252 (17.2%)
Bachelors326 (22.3%)
Graduate Degree238 (16.3%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 29.9%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 22.3%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad29.9%
Some College13.3%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors22.3%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.4%Renter: 17.6%Tenure
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,962 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$123,400 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$918/mo
Total Housing Units972
Vacant Units110

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Galatia, IL

Galatia is a city in Illinois, located in Saline County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,246 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Galatia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,962 is below the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Galatia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $918 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Galatia is moderately educated. 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.84%).

Galatia, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Galatia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62935 2,246 $60,962 $123,400 $918 6.3% 38.6% 82.4%