Galatia, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62935
Saline County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,943
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,238
- Median income Below-median income area
- $105,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Galatia pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62935 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62935 covers 143.9 square miles in Galatia, Saline County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,943 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62935 reports a modest median household income of $60,238 (25% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,991. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 7.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $105,400 (45% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $961; owner occupancy is 83.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Saline County, so 62935 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 62935
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Galatia, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62935.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 62935, Galatia, 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
1,943
Population
143.9
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62935?
38.5
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
0.0%
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?
$60,238
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$35,991
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62935 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Galatia, 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)
$60,238 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
985housing units
985
Total Housing Units
836
Occupied Units
149
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$105,400
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$961
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 62935, employing approximately 127 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,420,000.
25
Businesses
127
Employees
$4.4M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 16.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 16.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 12.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 12.0% |
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 62935 vs 62977 →
ZIP 62935 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62946
Harrisburg (62946)
12,930 residents
- 62890 2,882
Thompsonville (62890)
2,882 residents
- 62917 2,305
Carrier Mills (62917)
2,305 residents
- 62935 1,943
Galatia (62935)
1,943 residents
- 62977 700
Raleigh (62977)
700 residents
- 62965 125
Muddy (62965)
125 residents
- 62829 72
Dale (62829)
72 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62935 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62935 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62977
Raleigh (62977)
$68,056 median income
- 62935
Galatia (62935)
$60,238 median income
- 62890
Thompsonville (62890)
$54,271 median income
- 62946
Harrisburg (62946)
$51,566 median income
- 62917
Carrier Mills (62917)
$50,119 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62935 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 62935, 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 (1,943 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 62935 in?
ZIP code 62935 (Galatia) is located in Saline County, Illinois. Saline County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/saline-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62935?
ZIP code 62935 in Galatia, IL has a population of 1,943 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62935?
The median household income in ZIP 62935 is $60,238, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62935?
The median home value in ZIP 62935 is $105,400, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62935?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62935 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62935?
ZIP code 62935 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 127 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62935?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62935 are: Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (4), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62935?
In ZIP code 62935, 49.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 62935?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62935 is 26.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62935?
In ZIP code 62935, approximately 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62935?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62935 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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