The Galena Territory
Census-designated place in Jo Daviess County, Illinois

The Galena Territory is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, with 1,500 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 899 ft (274 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Galena, 5.6 miles W.
- 1,500residents (2020 Census)
- 899 ftelevation · 274 m
- 11.0 sq miland area · 28.5 km²
- 136 / sq mipopulation density
- 61036ZIP code
About The Galena Territory
The Galena Territory is a census-designated place in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. Its population was 1,500 in 2020, an increase from 1,058 in the 2010 census. The territory was incorporated on July 26, 1973.
The community consists of a private 6,800-acre (28 km2) development located several miles southeast of downtown Galena. The Territory, which is managed by a homeowners association, has set aside 1,500 acres (6.1 km2) of protected recreational land. The remainder is filled with low-density residential development and Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. As of August 2017, there were 4,082 property owners, 554 permanent residences, and 1,675 vacation residences.
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Living in The Galena Territory
- Median household income
- $117,548
- Median home value
- $324,700
- Median rent
- $1,279/mo
- Median age
- 64
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The Galena Territory had 1,500 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,500 |
|---|---|
| Density | 136 per sq mi (53 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
The Galena Territory at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jo Daviess County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,500 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.01 sq mi (28.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km²) |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3937° N, 90.3250° W |
| ZIP code | 61036 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1774970 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near The Galena Territory
- Galena5.6 mi W
- Scales Mound6.7 mi NE
- Elizabeth7.5 mi SE
- Apple Canyon Lake8.9 mi E
- Hanover9.9 mi S
- Bellevue, IA10.7 mi SW
- Hazel Green, WI11.2 mi NW
- St. Donatus, IA11.3 mi W
- Menominee12.4 mi NW
- Benton, WI12.5 mi N
- Shullsburg, WI13.2 mi N
- Apple River14.0 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about The Galena Territory
What county is The Galena Territory in?
The Galena Territory is in Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
What is the population of The Galena Territory, IL?
1,500 people lived in The Galena Territory at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of The Galena Territory, IL?
The ZIP code of The Galena Territory is 61036.
What is the elevation of The Galena Territory?
899 feet (274 m) above sea level.
What towns are near The Galena Territory?
Galena (5.6 mi), Scales Mound (6.7 mi), Elizabeth (7.5 mi), Apple Canyon Lake (8.9 mi), Hanover (9.9 mi).
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