Galva, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61434
Henry County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,312
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,780
- Median income Below-median income area
- $100,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Galva pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61434 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 61434 (Galva, IL) rose +41.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 120.5 in 2023 to 170.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61434 covers 204.4 square miles in Galva, Henry County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,312 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61434 reports a modest median household income of $56,780 (29% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,823. The poverty rate is 16.3%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $100,100 (48% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $781; owner occupancy is 79.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Henry County, so 61434 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 61434
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Galva, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61434.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 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 61434, Galva, 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
3,312
Population
204.4
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61434?
40.7
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
1.0%
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?
$56,780
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$31,823
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61434 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Galva, 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)
$56,780 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
1,410housing units
1,410
Total Housing Units
1,207
Occupied Units
203
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$100,100
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$781
Median Rent
1938
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
+41.3%
YoY Change (2024)
170
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+70%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61434 have increased 41.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +70% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +13.1% | 104 |
| 2021 | +1.8% | 106 |
| 2022 | +3.5% | 109 |
| 2023 | +10.1% | 120 |
| 2024 | +41.3% | 170 |
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 68 business establishments in ZIP 61434, employing approximately 782 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,245,000.
68
Businesses
782
Employees
$38.2M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 16.2% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 14.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 13.2% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 10.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 8.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.4% |
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 61434 vs 61419 →
ZIP 61434 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61443
Kewanee (61443)
14,214 residents
- 61434 3,312
Galva (61434)
3,312 residents
- 61238 3,247
Cambridge (61238)
3,247 residents
- 61414 854
Altona (61414)
854 residents
- 61449 512
La Fayette (61449)
512 residents
- 61419 128
Bishop Hill (61419)
128 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61434 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61434 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61238
Cambridge (61238)
$64,583 median income
- 61434
Galva (61434)
$56,780 median income
- 61419
Bishop Hill (61419)
$56,429 median income
- 61443
Kewanee (61443)
$52,615 median income
- 61449
La Fayette (61449)
$51,635 median income
- 61414
Altona (61414)
$48,929 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61434 ranks #2 of 6 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 61434, 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 (3,312 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 61434 in?
ZIP code 61434 (Galva) is located in Henry County, Illinois. Henry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/henry-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61434?
ZIP code 61434 in Galva, IL has a population of 3,312 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61434?
The median household income in ZIP 61434 is $56,780, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61434?
The median home value in ZIP 61434 is $100,100, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61434?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61434 is White at 89.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61434?
ZIP code 61434 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 782 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61434?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61434 are: Other services (except public administration) (11), Retail trade (10), Accommodation and food services (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61434?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61434 increased by 41.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 70%. 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 61434?
In ZIP code 61434, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 61434?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61434 is 20.8 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 61434?
In ZIP code 61434, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61434?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61434 is 16.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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