| ZIP Code: | 62843 (Standard) |
| County: | Wayne County, IL |
| Area Codes: | 618,730 |
| Time Zone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:00:00 AM |
| Population: | 65 (Census Place) [More Demographics] |
| Statistical Area: | None [Learn More] |
| Coordinates: | 38.3797, -88.1973 |
| Land Area: | 5.64 sq miles (ZIP Code) |
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| ZIP Code | Type | PopulationPop | % of Population% of Pop | Alias Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62843 | Standard | 74 | 100.00% | Goldengate |
Golden Gate, IL has 97 residents, with an average household size of 1.6. The gender split is 67.0% male and 33.0% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (5.2%) and 35-39 (2.1%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 0.0%. Those born outside the United States make up 7.2% (lower than the Nation).
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| Total Population: | 74 |
| Total Households: | 36 |
| Total Housing Units: | 46 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.06 |
| Average Family Size: | 3.63 |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Total Population: | 65 |
| Total Households: | 27 |
| Total Housing Units: | 37 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.41 |
| Average Family Size: | 3.53 |
Data for the U.S. Census Place.
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 103 | 131 | 89 | 48 | 96 | 93 | 111 | 123 | 184 | 187 | 127 | 90 | 97 |
| Decennial Census | 100 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 74 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.0
Male Median Age: 47.3
Female Median Age: 46.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Female | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| White: | 66 | 94.29% |
| Black: | 1 | 1.43% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 2.86% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 1.43% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 70 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Gender | Count | Percentage | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 39 | 52.70% | 47.3 years |
| Females: | 35 | 47.30% | 46.5 years |
| Total: | 74 | 100% | 47.0 years |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Native, born in the United States: | 90 | 92.78% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 7 | 7.22% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 7.22% |
| Total Population: | 97 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 90 | 92.78% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 7 | 7.22% |
ZIP Codes in Golden Gate, IL have an average household income of $16,081 (much lower than the State by 80.3%, and much lower than the Nation by 79.5%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a modest gap ($2,499 vs $16,115). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is much lower than the Nation (5.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,857 | $54,861 | $29,063 | $20,313 | $44,500 | $0 | $45,278 | $45,000 | $48,750 | $0 | $13,974 | $15,764 | $16,081 |
| Median Family Income | $65,833 | $67,723 | $67,500 | $22,188 | $0 | $61,250 | $46,111 | $46,250 | $62,813 | $46,250 | $38,333 | $2,499 | $2,499 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $25,625 | $16,250 | $17,917 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $13,750 | $13,438 | $16,136 | $16,023 | $14,055 | $0 | $15,972 | $16,115 |
| Median Male Income | $58,177 | $58,333 | $0 | $0 | $53,750 | $44,750 | $43,750 | $45,000 | $49,219 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $78,750 |
| Median Female Income | $23,750 | $19,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,250 | $28,125 | $26,094 | $25,139 | $26,944 | $48,750 | $42,500 |
| Employed: | 20 | 24.69% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 61 | 75.31% |
| Total: | 81 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 3 | 15.00% |
| Service: | 9 | 45.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 3 | 15.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 5 | 25.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 20 | 100% |
In Golden Gate, IL, the median home value is $42,500 - much lower than the State by 83.0%, and up $5,400 (14.6%) since 2020. Of occupied housing, owners make up 40.3% (28.0% have a mortgage) and renters make up 59.7% - owners are much lower than the Nation.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $43,300 | $51,800 | $53,900 | $24,200 | $63,800 | $61,000 | $39,200 | $38,300 | $37,500 | $37,100 | $42,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 37 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 37 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 7 | 11.29% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 18 | 29.03% |
| Renter Occupied: | 37 | 59.68% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 62 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 62 | 83.78% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 12 | 16.22% |
| Total Housing Units: | 74 | 100% |
10.0% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (37.2%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 52.5%, which is well below the state rate (90.3%). The share of people in poverty is 53.3%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.2%) and markedly above the national rate (8.7%), about the same as 2011 and up 43.1 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 1 | 1.25% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 37 | 46.25% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 19 | 23.75% |
| Some college, no degree: | 14 | 17.50% |
| Associate's degree: | 1 | 1.25% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8 | 10.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 80 | 100% |
| High school graduate or higher: | 42 | 52.50% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 8 | 10.00% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Private Insurance: | 18 | 17.31% |
| Public Insurance: | 84 | 80.77% |
| No Insurance: | 2 | 1.92% |
| Total: | 104 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 102 | 98.08% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 9.8% | 16.7% | 23.1% | 6.7% | 7.1% | 0.0% | 4.8% | 10.2% | 20.4% | 38.2% | 71.4% | 53.3% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 10 | 52.63% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 9 | 47.37% |
| Total: | 19 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 10 | 52.63% |
Business demographic information for ZIP Code is not available at this time. USPS data shows 42 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 42Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 64Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 42Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
Golden Gate, IL is located in Wayne County, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Illinois's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.0% of whom live in Golden Gate. ZIP Codes here cover 5.637 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.031 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | --Source: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 5.637 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.031 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District(s): | 12Source: USPS |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 30250Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Golden Gate village; IllinoisSource: Census |
Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on June 1, 2026.
