62935 ZIP Code — Galatia, IL

Saline County, Illinois

ZIP code 62935 is located in Galatia, Illinois, within Saline County. It covers approximately 61.85 square miles and serves a population of 2,200 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62935

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $92,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,994. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 62935 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,200

population

61.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62935 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62935

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62935. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Galatia	Acceptable
Galatia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62977 Raleigh (5.1 mi) 62890 Thompsonville (7.9 mi) 62946 Harrisburg (9.3 mi) 62917 Carrier Mills (9.4 mi) 62974 Pittsburg (10 mi) 62930 Eldorado (10.4 mi) 62987 Stonefort (12.1 mi) 62817 Broughton (13 mi) 62860 Macedonia (13.9 mi) 62959 Marion (15.3 mi) 62896 West Frankfort (15.7 mi) 62951 Johnston City (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,200
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	61.85 sq mi
Water area	0.73 sq mi
Latitude	37.8230
Longitude	-88.6281
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.6%	56.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	27.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	13.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.3%	3.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,200

Population

People per sq mi

39.2

Median age

$57,994

Median household income

$32,078

Per capita income

$92,900

Median home value

$874

Median monthly rent

85.1%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

812

Housing units

16.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

221

35–44

215

126

45–54

122

55–59

60–64

148

65–74

144

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	462	21.0%
18 and over	1,738	79.0%
65 and over	454	20.6%
Median age	39.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 1.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%

Asian 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,145	97.4%
Two or more races	36	1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	11	0.5%
Asian	5	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.6%	56.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	27.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	13.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.3%	3.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 14.2%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	14.2%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	23.5%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$57,994

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.4%

$50k–$100k 35.7%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k–$300k 12.5%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,900
Median rent / month	$874
Owner occupied	85.1%
Renter occupied	14.9%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	73.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	17.4%
1980–1989	16.6%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	6.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	50.6%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.0%
Electricity	38.0%
Propane / LP gas	30.5%
Wood	3.6%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	454	54.2%
Cohabiting couple	43	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	130	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	210	25.1%
Households with children under 18	316	37.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	320	38.2%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.6%	23.3%
Married	53.6%	52.0%
Separated	0.5%	4.4%
Widowed	0.7%	11.8%
Divorced	8.6%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 30.7%

Some college, no degree 25.6%

Associate's degree 17.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	1.6%
Kindergarten	8	1.6%
Elementary school	201	40.3%
High school	114	22.8%
College / grad school	168	33.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.1%

Agriculture & mining 17.2%

Retail trade 14.4%

Other services 9.0%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Professional & management 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Construction 4.0%

Public administration 4.0%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Information 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.3%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	22.7%
Natural resources & construction	19.8%
Production & transportation	13.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 23.2%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 8.8%

Female-led households 28.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	151	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.5%
Under 18	20.8%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	44.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.1%
Public insurance	46.2%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	7.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,074	94.3%
Spanish	5	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,195	99.8%
Born in same state	2,195	99.8%
Born in different state	1,751	79.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.2%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	390	17.7%
Italian	313	14.2%
Arab	211	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	8	0.4%
English	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	84.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62935

What city is ZIP code 62935 in?

ZIP code 62935 is primarily assigned to Galatia, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62935 in?

ZIP code 62935 falls within Saline County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62935 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 62935 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62935 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 62935 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62935?

The median home value in ZIP code 62935 is $92,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 62935?

ZIP code 62935 has an estimated population of 2,200 residents, with a density of 36 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62935 in?

ZIP code 62935 observes the CST timezone.