Galena, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61036
Jo Daviess County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,821
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $81,989
- Median income Near-median income area
- $279,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 43.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Galena pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61036 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61036 (Galena, IL) rose +14.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 151.3 in 2023 to 172.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61036 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, home to 6,821 residents across 275.0 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61036 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,989 (2% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,837. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.9% and unemployment is 1.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $279,000 (45% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 76.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $831.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jo Daviess County, so 61036 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 61036
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Galena, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61036.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
56 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
55 establishments
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 21
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61036, Galena, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,821
Population
275.0
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61036?
58.8
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
2.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$81,989
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$55,837
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
18.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61036 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Galena, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$81,989 Top 39% higher than 61% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,334housing units
5,334
Total Housing Units
3,618
Occupied Units
1,716
Vacant Units
1.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$279,000
Median Home Value
+45% vs state ZIP avg
$831
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+14.2%
YoY Change (2024)
173
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+73%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61036 have increased 14.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.0% | 129 |
| 2021 | +5.8% | 136 |
| 2022 | +16.2% | 158 |
| 2023 | -4.4% | 151 |
| 2024 | +14.2% | 173 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 283 business establishments in ZIP 61036, employing approximately 3,360 people with a combined annual payroll of $126,915,000.
283
Businesses
3,360
Employees
$126.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 56 | 19.8% |
| Retail trade | 55 | 19.4% |
| Construction | 25 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 7.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.1% |
| Information | 6 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 61036 vs 61075 →
ZIP 61036 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61036
Galena (61036)
6,821 residents
- 53811
Hazel Green (53811)
3,371 residents
- 61041 1,327
Hanover (61041)
1,327 residents
- 53803 1,306
Benton (53803)
1,306 residents
- 61075 958
Scales Mound (61075)
958 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61036 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61036 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53811
Hazel Green (53811)
$82,769 median income
- 61036
Galena (61036)
$81,989 median income
- 53803
Benton (53803)
$79,545 median income
- 61075
Scales Mound (61075)
$75,547 median income
- 61041
Hanover (61041)
$45,938 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61036 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61036, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,821 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 61036 in?
ZIP code 61036 (Galena) is located in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. Jo Daviess County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jo-daviess-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61036?
ZIP code 61036 in Galena, IL has a population of 6,821 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61036?
The median household income in ZIP 61036 is $81,989, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61036?
The median home value in ZIP 61036 is $279,000, which is 0% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61036?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61036 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61036?
ZIP code 61036 has 283 business establishments employing approximately 3,360 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61036?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61036 are: Accommodation and food services (56), Retail trade (55), Construction (25). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61036?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61036 increased by 14.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 73%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61036?
In ZIP code 61036, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 61036?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61036 is 18.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61036?
In ZIP code 61036, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61036?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61036 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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