61434 ZIP Code — Galva, IL

Henry County, Illinois

ZIP code 61434 is located in Galva, Illinois, within Henry County. It covers approximately 78.65 square miles and serves a population of 2,986 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61434

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,317. 35% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 61434 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,986

population

78.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61434 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61434

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61434. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Galva	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61443 Kewanee (3.8 mi) 61449 La Fayette (8.3 mi) 61238 Cambridge (9.7 mi) 61414 Altona (10.6 mi) 61483 Toulon (10.8 mi) 61345 Neponset (11.9 mi) 61235 Atkinson (12.3 mi) 61490 Woodhull (13 mi) 61234 Annawan (13.9 mi) 61491 Wyoming (15.4 mi) 61485 Victoria (15.6 mi) 61344 Mineral (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,986
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	78.65 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.2174
Longitude	-90.0135
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	309

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.0%	43.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	4.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,986

Population

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$58,317

Median household income

$28,770

Per capita income

$86,100

Median home value

$753

Median monthly rent

81.8%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

1,097

Housing units

27.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

111

Under 5

119

104

5–9

112

10–14

105

15–19

20–24

210

25–34

228

146

35–44

157

117

45–54

126

109

55–59

117

160

60–64

173

180

65–74

194

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	794	26.6%
18 and over	2,192	73.4%
65 and over	542	18.2%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.1%

Two or more races 6.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

Asian 0.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Black or African American 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,728	86.1%
Two or more races	212	6.7%
Hispanic or Latino	181	5.7%
Asian	25	0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	14	0.4%
Black or African American	4	0.1%
Other race	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.0%	43.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	4.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 13.1%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	13.1%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$58,317

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.0%

$50k–$100k 38.4%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k–$300k 5.8%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,100
Median rent / month	$753
Owner occupied	81.8%
Renter occupied	18.2%
Vacant	9.0%
Single-family detached	91.0%
Large apartment buildings	4.0%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	1.4%
1990–1999	2.3%
1980–1989	4.9%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	50.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	36.9%
4 bedrooms	21.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	37.2%
2 vehicles	31.3%
3 or more	26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.2%
Electricity	18.7%
Propane / LP gas	9.9%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	529	44.2%
Cohabiting couple	62	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	235	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	370	30.9%
Households with children under 18	362	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	391	32.7%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	23.8%
Married	52.6%	48.5%
Separated	4.1%	2.0%
Widowed	3.2%	14.8%
Divorced	10.6%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 27.2%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 16.8%

Bachelor's degree 18.7%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	27.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	58	9.0%
Kindergarten	46	7.1%
Elementary school	322	49.9%
High school	176	27.3%
College / grad school	43	6.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Manufacturing 20.8%

Retail trade 11.4%

Other services 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Construction 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.8%

Professional & management 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Public administration 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.3%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	20.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.0%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	12.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.1%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.5%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 25.2%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 32.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	31.4%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	256	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	37.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.1%
Public insurance	45.8%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,756	92.3%
Spanish	25	0.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	25	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,955	99.0%
Born in same state	2,938	98.4%
Born in different state	2,579	86.4%
Foreign born	17	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	31	1.0%
Not a US citizen	28	90.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	461	15.4%
French	402	13.5%
Arab	104	3.5%
English	72	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	40	1.3%
Irish	10	0.3%
Norwegian	9	0.3%
German	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61434

What city is ZIP code 61434 in?

ZIP code 61434 is primarily assigned to Galva, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61434 in?

ZIP code 61434 falls within Henry County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61434 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 61434 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61434 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 61434 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61434?

The median home value in ZIP code 61434 is $86,100.

Does ZIP code 61434 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 61434 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 61434 in?

ZIP code 61434 observes the CST timezone.