City

Golconda, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Pope County  ·  Illinois

👥2,659Population
💰$64,931Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂55.6Median Age
🏠$151,000Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓32.3%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.4%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 7.1%Asian: 0%Other: 2.1%Race
White86.4%
Hispanic3.4%
Black7.1%
Asian0.0%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
18%
45–64
31%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty16.3% ▲ 63% above avg
College Grads32.3% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma73 (3.7%)
HS Graduate720 (36.8%)
Some College279 (14.2%)
Associates255 (13%)
Bachelors290 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree342 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College14.2%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.4%Renter: 13.6%Tenure
Owner86.4%
Renter13.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,931 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$151,000 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$415/mo
Total Housing Units1,571
Vacant Units581

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Golconda, IL

Golconda is a city in Illinois, located in Pope County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,659 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.6 years.

Economically, Golconda is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,931 is near the national average. Approximately 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Golconda is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $415 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Golconda is moderately educated. 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.39%).

Golconda, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Golconda
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62938 2,659 $64,931 $151,000 $415 4.8% 32.3% 86.4%