City

Galt, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Whiteside County  ·  Illinois

👥100Population
💰$69,048Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂69.1Median Age
🏠$115,500Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓60.8%College Grads▲ 57% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 35.0% Female 65.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89%Hispanic: 11%Race
White89.0%
Hispanic11.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
7%
18–24
14%
45–64
28%
65+
39%

Key Indicators

Median Age69.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
College Grads60.8% ▲ 57% above avg
HS Graduate24 (30.4%)
Associates7 (8.9%)
Bachelors30 (38%)
Graduate Degree18 (22.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.4%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 38%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
HS Grad30.4%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors38.0%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
44%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,048 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$115,500 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units48

Income Distribution

$50k–$75k
67%
$100k–$150k
19%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
15%
1940s–1950s
21%
2000+
64%
About Galt, IL

Galt is a city in Illinois, located in Whiteside County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 100 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 69.1 years.

Economically, Galt is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,048 is near the national average.

The real estate market in Galt is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Galt is highly educated. 60.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Galt
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61037 100 $69,048 $115,500 0.0% 60.8% 100.0%