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Golf, IL
60029
60029 ZIP Code — Golf, IL
Cook County, Illinois
ZIP code 60029 is located in
Golf ,
Illinois ,
within Cook County .
It covers approximately 0.45 square miles and serves a population of
546 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 847/224 .
About ZIP code 60029
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $944,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($228,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 32% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 74% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 60029 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Golf
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
546
Population density
1,213 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
031
Geography
Land area
0.45 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
42.0589
Longitude
-87.7834
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
847/224
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
17.2%
38.2%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
8.0%
28.2%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
14.1%
23.7%
24.4%
Over $200k
60.7%
9.9%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$228,750
Median household income
$121,116
Per capita income
$944,900
Median home value
73.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 130 23.8% 18 and over 416 76.2% 65 and over 102 18.7% Median age 50.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.1%
Group Count % White 460 83% Asian 44 7.9% Black or African American 18 3.2% Two or more races 18 3.2% Hispanic or Latino 8 1.4% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6 1.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
17.2%
38.2%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
8.0%
28.2%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
14.1%
23.7%
24.4%
Over $200k
60.7%
9.9%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.7% $10k–$15k 1.5% $15k–$25k 2.1% $35k–$50k 2.6% $50k–$75k 4.6% $75k–$100k 3.1% $100k–$150k 7.7% $150k–$200k 10.8% $200k+ 59.8% Median income $228,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $944,900 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 96.9% Renter occupied 3.1% Vacant 2.0% Single-family detached 99.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 10.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.69
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 3.0% 2010–2019 3.5% 2000–2009 16.7% 1990–1999 1.5% 1980–1989 4.5% 1970–1979 4.5% 1960–1969 22.2% 1950–1959 11.1% 1940–1949 12.6% 1939 or earlier 20.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 3.0% 3 bedrooms 22.7% 4 bedrooms 38.9% 5+ bedrooms 35.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.1% 1 vehicle 15.5% 2 vehicles 49.0% 3 or more 32.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 85.1% Electricity 14.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 153 78.9% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 7 3.6% Female householder, no spouse 34 17.5% Households with children under 18 63 32.5% Households with seniors (65+) 71 36.6% Average household size 2.69
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.7% 13.8% Married 66.4% 77.9% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 1.3% 6.5% Divorced 1.7% 1.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
11.5%
Graduate / professional
38.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.4% Bachelor's or higher 73.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 9 5.6% Kindergarten 7 4.3% Elementary school 66 40.7% High school 53 32.7% College / grad school 27 16.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
29.9%
Finance & real estate
19.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
16.3%
Education & healthcare
12.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Public administration
0.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 61.7% Service 15.9% Sales & office 17.0% Natural resources & construction 2.3% Production & transportation 3.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.7% Government 5.3% Self-employed 8.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 43.0% Carpool 3.0% Public transit 20.2% Walk 1.5% Work from home 31.9% Other means 0.4% Avg commute (minutes) 32.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.7%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.0% Retirement income 20.1% Supplemental Security 2.1% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 23.4% High blood pressure 28.1% High cholesterol 32.2% Diabetes 7.5% Heart disease 5.4% Stroke 2.2% Asthma 7.7% Arthritis 21.3% Kidney disease 2.4% Pulmonary disease 4.2% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 8.2% Binge drinking 15.2% No physical activity 15.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 26.9% Depression 13.4% Fair or poor health 8.1% Poor mental health 9.0% Poor physical health 6.4% No health insurance 7.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.1% Visited dentist 76.9% Cholesterol screening 93.9% Teeth loss 6.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 11 2.6%
Disability % Any disability 4.8% Under 18 1.5% 18–64 years 2.9% 65 and over 14.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 93.0% Public insurance 19.2% No insurance 2.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 534 97.8% Spanish 32 6.0% Other Indo-European 23 4.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 5 0.9% Other languages 4 0.7%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 450 82.4% Born in same state 446 81.7% Born in different state 320 58.6% Foreign born 4 0.7% Naturalized citizen 96 17.6% Not a US citizen 54 56.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 78 14.3% Italian 75 13.7% Irish 24 4.4% Arab 24 4.4%
Ancestry Count % Polish 14 2.6% Dutch 5 0.9% English 3 0.5% Norwegian 3 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.5% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60029
What city is ZIP code 60029 in?
ZIP code 60029 is primarily assigned to Golf, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60029 in?
ZIP code 60029 falls within Cook County, Illinois.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 60029?
74% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 60029 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 60029 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60029?
The median household income in ZIP code 60029 is $228,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60029?
The median home value in ZIP code 60029 is $944,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 60029 in?
ZIP code 60029 observes the CST timezone.
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