City

Galena, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jo Daviess County  ·  Illinois

👥7,014Population
💰$80,574Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂57.1Median Age
🏠$258,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓57.0%College Grads▲ 47% above avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 0.6%Asian: 1%Other: 0.5%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic4.3%
Black0.6%
Asian1.0%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
16%
45–64
25%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.99
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads57.0% ▲ 47% above avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
HS Graduate1,080 (20.4%)
Some College463 (8.8%)
Associates734 (13.9%)
Bachelors558 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree2,455 (46.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 20.4%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 46.4%Edu
HS Grad20.4%
Some College8.8%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate46.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.7%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.7%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,574 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$258,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$758/mo
Total Housing Units5,187
Vacant Units1,718

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
61%
About Galena, IL

Galena is a city in Illinois, located in Jo Daviess County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,014 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.1 years.

Economically, Galena is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,574 is near the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Galena is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $258,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $758 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Galena is well-educated. 57.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.16%).

Galena, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Galena
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61036 7,014 $80,574 $258,100 $758 1.2% 57.0% 79.7%