| ZIP Code | 62938 |
|---|---|
| City | Golconda |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Pope County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 456 ft |
| Latitude | 37.384128 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.545966 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17151 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.6 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 16.3% ▲ 63% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 73 (3.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 720 (36.8%) |
| Some College | 279 (14.2%) |
| Associates | 255 (13%) |
| Bachelors | 290 (14.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 342 (17.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,931 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 69% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $151,000 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $415/mo ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,571 |
| Vacant Units | 581 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,571 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 581 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
ZIP code 62938 is located in Golconda, Illinois, within Pope County. With a population of 2,659, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.6 years. Economically, 62938 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,931 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62938 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $151,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $415 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 62938 is primarily White (86.39%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.3%. Household income has grown by 69% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62938 stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 62938 in Golconda, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,659 residents, a median household income of $64,931, and a median home value of $151,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.