City

Golden, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Adams County  ·  Illinois

👥1,004Population
💰$63,077Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$129,200Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓46.7%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99%Asian: 0.6%Other: 0.4%Race
White99.0%
Asian0.6%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads46.7% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.5%)
HS Graduate169 (26.2%)
Some College99 (15.4%)
Associates72 (11.2%)
Bachelors89 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree212 (32.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 26.2%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 32.9%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad26.2%
Some College15.4%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate32.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,077 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$129,200 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$713/mo
Total Housing Units471
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
65%
About Golden, IL

Golden is a city in Illinois, located in Adams County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,004 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Golden is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,077 is below the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Golden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $713 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Golden is well-educated. 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (99%).

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

ZIP Codes in Golden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62339 1,004 $63,077 $129,200 $713 1.9% 46.7% 80.4%