City

Golden Gate, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Illinois

👥97Population
💰$16,081Median HH Income▼ 79% below avg
🎂60.3Median Age
🎓11.3%College Grads▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 67.0% Female 33.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Asian: 7.2%Race
White92.8%
Asian7.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
10%
18–24
1%
25–44
21%
45–64
13%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.56
Below Poverty40.2% ▲ 302% above avg
College Grads11.3% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (1.3%)
HS Graduate53 (66.3%)
Some College13 (16.3%)
Associates4 (5%)
Bachelors1 (1.3%)
Graduate Degree8 (10%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 66.3%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 5%Bachelors: 1.3%Graduate: 10%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad66.3%
Some College16.3%
Associates5.0%
Bachelors1.3%
Graduate10.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 40.3%Renter: 59.7%Tenure
Owner40.3%
Renter59.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
44%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
36%

Financials

Median HH Income$16,081 ▼ 79% below avg
Total Housing Units74
Vacant Units12

Income Distribution

Under $25k
85%
$25k–$50k
3%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
46%
Work From Home
54%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Golden Gate, IL

Golden Gate is a city in Illinois, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 97 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.3 years.

Economically, Golden Gate is a lower-income community. The median household income of $16,081 is well below the national average. Approximately 40.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The population of Golden Gate is less-educated. 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Golden Gate
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62843 97 $16,081 0.0% 11.3% 40.3%