City

Golden Eagle, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Calhoun County  ·  Illinois

👥531Population
💰$103,750Median HH Income▲ 36% above avg
🎂55.8Median Age
🏠$221,900Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊9.2%Unemployment▲ 87% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.6%Hispanic: 0.2%Other: 0.2%Race
White99.6%
Hispanic0.2%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
13%
25–44
7%
45–64
25%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty1.1% ▼ 89% below avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment9.2% ▲ 87% above avg
HS Graduate163 (43.8%)
Some College58 (15.6%)
Associates32 (8.6%)
Bachelors28 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree91 (24.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 43.8%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 8.6%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
HS Grad43.8%
Some College15.6%
Associates8.6%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.5%Renter: 6.5%Tenure
Owner93.5%
Renter6.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,750 ▲ 36% above avg
Median Home Value$221,900 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units383
Vacant Units182

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
66%
About Golden Eagle, IL

Golden Eagle is a city in Illinois, located in Calhoun County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 531 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.8 years.

Economically, Golden Eagle is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $103,750 is above the national average. Approximately 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Golden Eagle is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $221,900, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Golden Eagle is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.62%).

Golden Eagle, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Golden Eagle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62036 531 $103,750 $221,900 9.2% 32.0% 93.5%