City

Golf, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cook County  ·  Illinois

👥548Population
💰$238,098Median HH Income▲ 212% above avg
🎂50.0Median Age
🏠$957,600Median Home Value▲ 243% above avg
🎓75.0%College Grads▲ 94% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.2%Hispanic: 5.8%Black: 3.8%Asian: 7.1%Other: 2.6%Race
White79.2%
Hispanic5.8%
Black3.8%
Asian7.1%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
36%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads75.0% ▲ 94% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate40 (10.5%)
Some College26 (6.8%)
Associates29 (7.6%)
Bachelors21 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree264 (69.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 10.5%Some College: 6.8%Associates: 7.6%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 69.5%Edu
HS Grad10.5%
Some College6.8%
Associates7.6%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate69.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 98%Renter: 2%Tenure
Owner98.0%
Renter2.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
3%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
89%

Financials

Median HH Income$238,098 ▲ 212% above avg
Median Home Value$957,600 ▲ 243% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units205
Vacant Units6

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
3%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
59%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
45%
Public Transit
20%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
33%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Golf, IL

Golf is a city in Illinois, located in Cook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 548 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50 years.

Economically, Golf is a affluent community. The median household income of $238,098 is more than double the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Golf is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $957,600, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 98.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Golf is highly educated. 75.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Golf
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60029 548 $238,098 $957,600 4.8% 75.0% 98.0%