62036 ZIP Code — Golden Eagle, IL

Calhoun County, Illinois

ZIP code 62036 is located in Golden Eagle, Illinois, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 31.61 square miles and serves a population of 548 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62036

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 $206,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $110,288. 60% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62036 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

548
population
31.61
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62036 ZIP code map
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City Status
Golden Eagle Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 548
Population density 17 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 013
Geography
Land area 31.61 sq mi
Water area 4.32 sq mi
Latitude 38.8957
Longitude -90.5792
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 36.5% 37.3% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 19.9% 27.0% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 37.9% 30.6% 24.4%
Over $200k 5.8% 5.1% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

548
Population
17
People per sq mi
56.7
Median age
$110,288
Median household income
$42,116
Per capita income
$206,900
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
94.2%
Home ownership
1.1%
Poverty rate
8.7%
Unemployment
341
Housing units
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
6
Under 5
7
13
5–9
14
10
10–14
11
11
15–19
13
19
20–24
22
1
25–34
1
18
35–44
20
49
45–54
54
6
55–59
6
17
60–64
18
74
65–74
81
20
75–84
22
17
85+
18
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 187513.7%
18 and over47386.3%
65 and over23242.3%
Median age56.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Two or more races 0.4%
GroupCount%
White54699.3%
Hispanic or Latino20.4%
Two or more races20.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 36.5% 37.3% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 19.9% 27.0% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 37.9% 30.6% 24.4%
Over $200k 5.8% 5.1% 8.8%
Under $10k 0.5%
$10k–$15k 1.4%
$15k–$25k 6.3%
$25k–$35k 13.0%
$35k–$50k 4.3%
$50k–$75k 9.2%
$75k–$100k 10.1%
$100k–$150k 40.1%
$150k–$200k 8.7%
$200k+ 6.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.5%
$10k–$15k1.4%
$15k–$25k6.3%
$25k–$35k13.0%
$35k–$50k4.3%
$50k–$75k9.2%
$75k–$100k10.1%
$100k–$150k40.1%
$150k–$200k8.7%
$200k+6.3%
Median income$110,288

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%
$50k–$100k 10.3%
$100k–$150k 12.3%
$150k–$200k 22.1%
$200k–$300k 32.8%
$300k–$500k 2.6%
$500k–$1M 13.8%
$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$206,900
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied94.2%
Renter occupied5.8%
Vacant41.4%
Single-family detached80.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes6.2%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.73

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20198.2%
2000–200915.0%
1990–199912.7%
1980–198910.5%
1970–19799.9%
1960–19695.9%
1950–19593.7%
1940–19492.8%
1939 or earlier31.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.3%
1 bedroom3.7%
2 bedrooms18.7%
3 bedrooms54.7%
4 bedrooms14.2%
5+ bedrooms6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.9%
1 vehicle15.5%
2 vehicles39.6%
3 or more41.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.4%
Electricity21.7%
Propane / LP gas73.9%
Wood2.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family14268.6%
Cohabiting couple52.4%
Male householder, no spouse3014.5%
Female householder, no spouse3014.5%
Households with children under 184421.3%
Households with seniors (65+)12861.8%
Average household size2.65

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.0%12.8%
Married68.9%64.6%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed4.5%16.0%
Divorced1.6%6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%
Some HS, no diploma 2.4%
HS graduate 41.9%
Some college, no degree 22.3%
Associate's degree 4.7%
Bachelor's degree 12.8%
Graduate / professional 14.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.2%
Bachelor's or higher27.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool78.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school4146.6%
High school1415.9%
College / grad school2629.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.8%
Finance & real estate 15.2%
Manufacturing 14.2%
Transportation & utilities 13.3%
Construction 9.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%
Other services 4.7%
Professional & management 2.8%
Public administration 2.8%
Agriculture & mining 1.4%
Retail trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts49.3%
Service5.7%
Sales & office23.7%
Natural resources & construction7.6%
Production & transportation13.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector65.4%
Government26.5%
Self-employed8.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone67.8%
Carpool16.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home15.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)34.9

Poverty

All people 1.1%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 1.3%
Married-couple families 2.1%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security60.4%
Retirement income50.2%
Supplemental Security1.4%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP3.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.9%
High blood pressure37.4%
High cholesterol37.0%
Diabetes11.0%
Heart disease7.9%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis30.8%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease7.9%
Cancer8.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.2%
Binge drinking13.8%
No physical activity24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.3%
Depression16.7%
Fair or poor health14.1%
Poor mental health11.6%
Poor physical health10.2%
No health insurance9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.7%
Visited dentist66.6%
Cholesterol screening92.2%
Teeth loss13.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans7215.2%
Disability%
Any disability12.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years8.7%
65 and over20.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance75.2%
Public insurance44.0%
No insurance0.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only53597.6%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)54599.5%
Born in same state54599.5%
Born in different state36566.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen30.5%
Not a US citizen133.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian549.9%
French468.4%
AncestryCount%
English61.1%
Arab30.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.8%
Internet access82.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62036

What city is ZIP code 62036 in?

ZIP code 62036 is primarily assigned to Golden Eagle, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62036 in?

ZIP code 62036 falls within Calhoun County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62036 have an older population?

42% of residents in ZIP code 62036 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 62036 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 62036 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 62036 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 62036 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62036 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 62036 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 62036 in?

ZIP code 62036 observes the CST timezone.

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