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Galt, IL
Census-designated place in Whiteside County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61037.
Population
213
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
730
ZIP codes
1
Galt and its ZIP codes
Galt at a glance
- Galt is about 3.2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Galt, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Whiteside County. PPP loans are for Galt.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,349
20,285 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,536
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$368M
FY 2026, $6,611 per person
PPP loans
$53.41K
3 loans, 3 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Galt, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
681
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
158
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 12°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Galt, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Galt
1 in or overlapping Galt. Population shown
Cities near Galt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ComoCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1.1 |
| SterlingCity | 3.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Rock FallsCity | 3.9 mi | 4 |
| NelsonVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.4 |
| ColetaVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.4 |
| LyndonVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.8 |
| MorrisonCity | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| TampicoVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| HarmonVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| ProphetstownCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| MilledgevilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Deer GroveVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| DixonCity | 15 mi | 9.5 |
| PoloCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| ChadwickVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| WalnutVillage | 18 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Galt, IL in?
- Galt is in Whiteside County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Galt, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Galt include 61037.
- What is the population of Galt, IL?
- About 213 people live in Galt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Galt?
- Nearby places include Como (1.6 mi), Sterling (3.8 mi), Rock Falls (3.9 mi), Nelson (8.1 mi), Coleta (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023