| ZIP Code | 62843 |
|---|---|
| City | Golden Gate |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 385 ft |
| Latitude | 38.38221 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.199061 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17191 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 60.3 yrs ↑ 63% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.56 |
| Below Poverty | 40.2% ▲ 302% above avg |
| College Grads | 11.3% ▼ 71% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 53 (66.3%) |
| Some College | 13 (16.3%) |
| Associates | 4 (5%) |
| Bachelors | 1 (1.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8 (10%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $16,081 ▼ 79% below avg ↓ 67% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 74 |
| Vacant Units | 12 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 74 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 12 |
| Owner Occupied | 40.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 59.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.56 |
ZIP code 62843 is located in Golden Gate, Illinois, within Wayne County. With a population of 97, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 60.3 years. Economically, 62843 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $16,081 is well below the national average.
The population of 62843 is primarily White (92.78%). Residents are less-educated — 11.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 40.2%. Household income has declined by 67% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 35% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 30%.
Overall, ZIP code 62843 in Golden Gate, IL is characterized as lower-income, less-educated, and an older community.