| ZIP Code | 62036 |
|---|---|
| City | Golden Eagle |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Calhoun County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 660 ft |
| Latitude | 38.918311 |
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| Longitude | -90.589735 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.8 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 1.1% ▼ 89% below avg |
| College Grads | 32.0% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.2% ▲ 87% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 163 (43.8%) |
| Some College | 58 (15.6%) |
| Associates | 32 (8.6%) |
| Bachelors | 28 (7.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 91 (24.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $103,750 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 61% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $221,900 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 383 |
| Vacant Units | 182 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 383 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 182 |
| Owner Occupied | 93.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 6.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
ZIP code 62036 is located in Golden Eagle, Illinois, within Calhoun County. With a population of 531, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.8 years. Economically, 62036 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $103,750 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62036 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $221,900 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 93.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 62036 is primarily White (99.62%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.1%. Household income has grown by 61% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62036 stands at 9.2%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 62036 in Golden Eagle, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 531 residents, a median household income of $103,750, and a median home value of $221,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.