Galt
Census-designated place in Whiteside County, Illinois

Galt is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Whiteside County, Illinois, with 193 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 640 ft (195 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Como, 1.7 miles S.
- 193residents (2020 Census)
- 640 ftelevation · 195 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.8 km²
- 661 / sq mipopulation density
- 61037ZIP code
About Galt
Galt is an unincorporated community and Census-designated place in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. Galt is 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Sterling and has a post office with ZIP code 61037. As of the 2020 census, Galt had a population of 193.
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- Median household income
- $112,569
- Median age
- 69
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Galt had 193 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 193 |
|---|---|
| Density | 661 per sq mi (255 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Galt at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Whiteside County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 193 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.29 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7894° N, 89.7543° W |
| ZIP code | 61037 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1728404 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Galt
- Como1.7 mi S
- Sterling3.1 mi E
- Rock Falls3.3 mi E
- Nelson7.6 mi E
- Coleta8.1 mi N
- Lyndon10.1 mi SW
- Morrison10.8 mi W
- Tampico11.1 mi S
- Harmon11.3 mi SE
- Milledgeville12.1 mi N
- Prophetstown12.4 mi SW
- Deer Grove12.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Galt
What county is Galt in?
Galt is in Whiteside County, Illinois.
What is the population of Galt, IL?
193 people lived in Galt at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Galt, IL?
The ZIP code of Galt is 61037.
What is the elevation of Galt?
640 feet (195 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Galt?
Como (1.7 mi), Sterling (3.1 mi), Rock Falls (3.3 mi), Nelson (7.6 mi), Coleta (8.1 mi).
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