City

Good Hope, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  McDonough County  ·  Illinois

👥702Population
💰$65,703Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$152,400Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓39.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 72% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.1% Female 43.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 5.1%Other: 0.4%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic1.1%
Black5.1%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads39.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 72% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate203 (39.9%)
Some College65 (12.8%)
Associates41 (8.1%)
Bachelors43 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree156 (30.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 39.9%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 8.1%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 30.6%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad39.9%
Some College12.8%
Associates8.1%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate30.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.1%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,703 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$152,400 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$788/mo
Total Housing Units353
Vacant Units46

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
35%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
63%
About Good Hope, IL

Good Hope is a city in Illinois, located in McDonough County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 702 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Good Hope is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,703 is near the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Good Hope is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $788 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Good Hope is moderately educated. 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Good Hope
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61438 702 $65,703 $152,400 $788 1.4% 39.1% 88.9%