62938 ZIP Code — Golconda, IL

Pope County, Illinois

ZIP code 62938 is located in Golconda, Illinois, within Pope County. It covers approximately 168.77 square miles and serves a population of 2,874 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62938

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $123,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,276. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62938 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,874

population

168.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62938 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62938

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62938. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Golconda	Acceptable
Golconda	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42047 Hampton (8.8 mi) 62960 Metropolis (9.2 mi) 42081 Smithland (10.1 mi) 62910 Brookport (10.4 mi) 62943 Grantsburg (12.1 mi) 42028 Burna (12.3 mi) 62982 Rosiclare (14.5 mi) 42078 Salem (15.3 mi) 62928 Eddyville (15.5 mi) 62985 Simpson (15.9 mi) 42058 Ledbetter (17.3 mi) 62908 Belknap (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,874
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	168.77 sq mi
Water area	3.04 sq mi
Latitude	37.2896
Longitude	-88.5629
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.7%	52.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	29.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	17.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,874

Population

People per sq mi

52.2

Median age

$59,276

Median household income

$26,517

Per capita income

$123,800

Median home value

$365

Median monthly rent

81.7%

Home ownership

20.6%

Poverty rate

9.3%

Unemployment

1,389

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

131

25–34

116

162

35–44

143

162

45–54

144

175

55–59

155

152

60–64

135

239

65–74

211

106

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	446	15.5%
18 and over	2,428	84.5%
65 and over	735	25.6%
Median age	52.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.5%

Black or African American 4.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.9%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,544	87.5%
Black or African American	126	4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	114	3.9%
Two or more races	85	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	35	1.2%
Other race	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.7%	52.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	29.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	17.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 11.4%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 26.0%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.4%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	26.0%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	9.7%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$59,276

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.2%

$50k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 24.6%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

$200k–$300k 17.9%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,800
Median rent / month	$365
Owner occupied	81.7%
Renter occupied	18.3%
Vacant	35.8%
Single-family detached	75.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.5%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	17.3%
1980–1989	16.0%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	19.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	49.6%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	30.7%
3 or more	35.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.5%
Electricity	31.2%
Propane / LP gas	37.4%
Wood	1.7%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	545	54.0%
Cohabiting couple	29	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	181	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	255	25.2%
Households with children under 18	213	21.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	466	46.1%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.7%	21.2%
Married	45.6%	52.0%
Separated	2.2%	0.3%
Widowed	5.1%	9.4%
Divorced	15.4%	17.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 39.9%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	6.2%
Kindergarten	29	5.8%
Elementary school	171	34.2%
High school	160	32.0%
College / grad school	109	21.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.8%

Retail trade 8.4%

Agriculture & mining 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Public administration 6.5%

Construction 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Other services 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Manufacturing 1.6%

Professional & management 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.2%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	7.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	15.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.6%
Government	27.4%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.6%
Carpool	13.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 20.6%

Under 18 years 35.4%

18 and over 17.8%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 53.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.3%
Retirement income	34.4%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	59.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	251	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	36.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.5%
Public insurance	52.7%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	8.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,740	95.3%
Spanish	30	1.1%
Other Indo-European	27	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,848	99.1%
Born in same state	2,848	99.1%
Born in different state	1,827	63.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	26	0.9%
Not a US citizen	5	19.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	466	16.2%
French	299	10.4%
Arab	200	7%
Polish	65	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	53	1.8%
Dutch	23	0.8%
Norwegian	9	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	80.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62938

What city is ZIP code 62938 in?

ZIP code 62938 is primarily assigned to Golconda, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62938 in?

ZIP code 62938 falls within Pope County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62938 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 62938 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62938?

21% of residents in ZIP code 62938 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62938 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 62938 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 62938 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 62938 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 62938 in?

ZIP code 62938 observes the CST timezone.