| City: | Galt, Illinois |
| County: | Whiteside County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:08:59 AM |
| Population: | 122 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 779 / 815 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.7865, -89.7615 |
| Land Area: | 0.136 sq mi |
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Galt is a tiny farming community in Whiteside County, Illinois, with just 122 residents. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery. The post office maintains 53 PO Boxes for 55 households, so nearly every home relies on a box for mail. Rural routes from neighboring ZIP 61081 (Sterling area) provide delivery to some addresses, but the Galt post office itself only offers PO Box service.
The village sits along Galt Road, the only street in the ZIP+4 database. Most homes here are old. Of the 58 housing units, 48 were built before 1939, making this an 83% historic housing stock. Median home values run about $115,500, modest by today's standards but typical for rural Illinois.
Galt's population skews older, with a median age of 50. Nearly everyone (94%) is White, and all residents were born in the United States. The household income of $69,048 sits above the national median. A notable share of workers are in transportation or warehousing, fitting for a community along Illinois farm corridors. Almost everyone owns their home: 47 of 55 occupied units are owner-occupied, an 85% ownership rate.
Galt Road is the only street in this tiny village's postal records.
ZIP Code 61037 has 122 residents and 55 households (average 2.22 persons per household). The median age is 50.0 years, significantly older than the state (38.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 62.3% male and 37.7% female, which is much higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.3%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 122Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 145Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 897.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $70,357Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 55Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $103,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.22Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.20Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 192 | 249 | 324 | 281 | 285 | 134 | 107 | 55 | 64 | 97 | 107 | 105 | 100 | 145 |
| Decennial Census | 140 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 122 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 50
Male Median Age: 49.5
Female Median Age: 58.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 4 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| White: | 115 | 88.46% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 12 | 9.23% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 2.31% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 130 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 76 | 62.30% | 49.5 years |
| Females: | 46 | 37.70% | 58.5 years |
| Total: | 122 | 100% | 50.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 145 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 145 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 145 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $70,357, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $3,661 (5.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $70,357. Family households earn a median of $112,583 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $112,583). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 64.1%, which is roughly equal to the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (51.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,696 | $66,635 | $95,278 | $97,375 | $96,944 | $76,000 | $77,434 | $78,571 | $0 | $58,696 | $61,193 | $66,375 | $69,048 | $70,357 |
| Median Family Income | $81,250 | $97,536 | $96,806 | $97,375 | $96,944 | $76,000 | $77,434 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $112,583 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $73,464 | $75,625 | $75,660 | $75,304 | $41,250 | $48,472 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $24,423 | $24,570 | $24,375 | $24,375 | $24,357 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 93 | 64.14% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 52 | 35.86% |
| Total: | 145 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 27 | 29.03% |
| Service: | 48 | 51.61% |
| Sales and Office: | 18 | 19.35% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 93 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $103,600, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is down $9,800 (8.64%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $24,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (18.75% with a mortgage, 81.25% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 31.62%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $113,400 | $115,400 | $117,500 | $118,400 | $113,500 | $96,000 | $90,600 | $95,700 | $79,400 | $95,200 | $99,300 | $137,500 | $115,500 | $103,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 15 | 18.75% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 65 | 81.25% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 80 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 80 | 68.38% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 37 | 31.62% |
| Total Housing Units: | 117 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 80 | 68.38% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 37 | 31.62% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 117 | 100% |
In 2024, 15.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (62.07%). College enrollment is 62.07%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 18 | 15.52% |
| Some college, no degree: | 44 | 37.93% |
| Associate's degree: | 36 | 31.03% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 18 | 15.52% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 116 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 116 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 18 | 15.52% |
| Private Insurance: | 108 | 54.82% |
| Public Insurance: | 89 | 45.18% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 197 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 197 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 11 | 37.93% |
| College or graduate school: | 18 | 62.07% |
| Total: | 29 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 11 | 37.93% |
ZIP Code 61037 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 206Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 61037 is located in Whiteside County, Illinois, within the Sterling, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 44580) and Illinois's 17th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 58,498 people, about 0.21% of whom live in ZIP Code 61037. It covers 0.136 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Sterling, ILSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 44580Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 58,498Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.136 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 17Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6933.08 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1728404Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Galt CDP; IllinoisSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 61037 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.