City

Galva, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Henry County  ·  Illinois

👥2,992Population
💰$61,085Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$87,400Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓42.5%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.9%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.4%Race
White89.9%
Hispanic4.6%
Black0.9%
Asian0.8%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
3%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty18.1% ▲ 81% above avg
College Grads42.5% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma29 (1.4%)
HS Graduate564 (27.9%)
Some College274 (13.5%)
Associates296 (14.6%)
Bachelors328 (16.2%)
Graduate Degree532 (26.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 27.9%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 16.2%Graduate: 26.3%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad27.9%
Some College13.5%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors16.2%
Graduate26.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.5%Renter: 20.5%Tenure
Owner79.5%
Renter20.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,085 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$87,400 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$777/mo
Total Housing Units1,439
Vacant Units215

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
73%
About Galva, IL

Galva is a city in Illinois, located in Henry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,992 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Galva is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,085 is below the national average. Approximately 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Galva is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $87,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $777 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Galva is well-educated. 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Galva
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61434 2,992 $61,085 $87,400 $777 1.8% 42.5% 79.5%