62843 ZIP Code — Golden Gate, IL
Wayne County, Illinois
ZIP code 62843 is located in Golden Gate, Illinois, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 5.64 square miles and serves a population of 90 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.
90
population
5.64
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62843 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62843
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62843. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Golden Gate | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 90 |
| Population density | 16 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 191 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.64 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.3618 |
| Longitude | -88.2044 |
| 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 | 78.5% | 50.3% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 21.5% | 35.1% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 13.5% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.1% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
90
Population
16
People per sq mi
68.0
Median age
$15,764
Median household income
$12,541
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
37.9%
Home ownership
42.2%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
31
Housing units
12.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
Under 5
2
5
5–9
3
1
10–14
0
1
20–24
1
13
25–34
7
4
45–54
2
1
55–59
0
1
60–64
1
5
65–74
2
25
85+
13
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14 | 15.6% |
| 18 and over | 76 | 84.4% |
| 65 and over | 45 | 50.0% |
| Median age | 68.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.2%
Asian
7.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83 | 92.2% |
| Asian | 7 | 7.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 78.5% | 50.3% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 21.5% | 35.1% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 13.5% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.1% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
29.3%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
62.1%
$75k–$100k
5.2%
$100k–$150k
1.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 29.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 62.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 5.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 1.7% |
| Median income | $15,764 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.6%
$50k–$100k
45.5%
$100k–$150k
4.5%
$150k–$200k
36.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 37.9% |
| Renter occupied | 62.1% |
| Vacant | 13.4% |
| Single-family detached | 82.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 17.9% |
| Median rooms | 10.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 1.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 26.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 56.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 14.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 1.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 53.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 62.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 6.9% |
| 3 or more | 13.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.1% |
| Electricity | 20.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.4% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4 | 6.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 8 | 13.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 37 | 63.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 9 | 15.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 10 | 17.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 44 | 75.9% |
| Average household size | 1.55 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.9% | 0.0% |
| Married | 7.4% | 22.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 9.1% |
| Widowed | 66.7% | 36.4% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 31.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
48.6%
HS graduate
23.0%
Some college, no degree
13.5%
Associate's degree
2.7%
Bachelor's degree
12.2%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 51.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 9 | 60.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 6 | 40.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
42.1%
Education & healthcare
21.1%
Manufacturing
15.8%
Transportation & utilities
15.8%
Construction
5.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 10.5% |
| Service | 57.9% |
| Sales & office | 15.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 15.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 52.6% |
| Government | 5.3% |
| Self-employed | 42.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 31.6% |
| Carpool | 26.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 42.1% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 37.7 |
Poverty
All people
42.2%
Under 18 years
85.7%
18 and over
34.2%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 77.6% |
| Retirement income | 1.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 19.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| High blood pressure | 36.8% |
| High cholesterol | 36.8% |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 29.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 8.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.2% |
| Binge drinking | 14.6% |
| No physical activity | 24.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.7% |
| Depression | 16.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.3% |
| Poor mental health | 11.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 9.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.3% |
| Visited dentist | 66.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.3% |
| Teeth loss | 14.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 50 | 65.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 58.9% |
| Under 18 | 14.3% |
| 18–64 years | 25.8% |
| 65 and over | 95.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 15.6% |
| Public insurance | 87.8% |
| No insurance | 4.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 85 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 83 | 92.2% |
| Born in same state | 83 | 92.2% |
| Born in different state | 78 | 86.7% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7 | 7.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 7 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 16 | 17.8% |
| French | 8 | 8.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1 | 1.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 64.4% |
| Internet access | 34.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62843
What city is ZIP code 62843 in?
ZIP code 62843 is primarily assigned to Golden Gate, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62843 in?
ZIP code 62843 falls within Wayne County, Illinois.
Does ZIP code 62843 have a large veteran population?
66% of civilians in ZIP code 62843 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 62843 have a large retiree population?
78% of households in ZIP code 62843 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 62843 have an older population?
50% of residents in ZIP code 62843 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62843?
42% of residents in ZIP code 62843 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 62843 in?
ZIP code 62843 observes the CST timezone.