61438 ZIP Code — Good Hope, IL

Mcdonough County, Illinois

ZIP code 61438 is located in Good Hope, Illinois, within Mcdonough County. It covers approximately 40.70 square miles and serves a population of 691 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61438

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 $113,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,779. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 43% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61438 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

691

population

40.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61438 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61438

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61438. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Good Hope	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61475 Sciota (5.5 mi) 61422 Bushnell (5.9 mi) 61470 Prairie City (7.3 mi) 61473 Roseville (9.6 mi) 61420 Blandinsville (10.8 mi) 61455 Macomb (11.1 mi) 61415 Avon (11.5 mi) 61478 Smithshire (12.9 mi) 61459 Marietta (13.3 mi) 61417 Berwick (14.3 mi) 61411 Adair (14.6 mi) 62326 Colchester (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	691
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	40.70 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.5802
Longitude	-90.6366
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	309

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.3%	54.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	25.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	17.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.5%	2.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

691

Population

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$64,779

Median household income

$34,558

Per capita income

$113,700

Median home value

$768

Median monthly rent

85.8%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

291

Housing units

23.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	126	18.2%
18 and over	565	81.8%
65 and over	171	24.7%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Black or African American 3.3%

Two or more races 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	661	95.1%
Black or African American	23	3.3%
Two or more races	7	1%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.3%	54.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	25.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	17.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.5%	2.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 24.2%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	24.2%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$150k–$200k	11.4%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$64,779

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.1%

$50k–$100k 36.1%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 11.2%

$300k–$500k 3.7%

$1M+ 6.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,700
Median rent / month	$768
Owner occupied	85.8%
Renter occupied	14.2%
Vacant	15.1%
Single-family detached	87.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.9%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	2.4%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	44.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	50.5%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	8.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.2%
Electricity	16.0%
Propane / LP gas	24.6%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	1.4%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	135	48.0%
Cohabiting couple	27	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	59	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	60	21.4%
Households with children under 18	59	21.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	105	37.4%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	28.2%
Married	53.8%	48.6%
Separated	0.3%	0.4%
Widowed	5.0%	6.0%
Divorced	9.0%	16.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 41.6%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.5%
Bachelor's or higher	23.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	5.9%
Kindergarten	16	10.5%
Elementary school	58	38.2%
High school	28	18.4%
College / grad school	41	27.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.6%

Manufacturing 11.5%

Construction 10.2%

Retail trade 9.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.6%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Professional & management 5.9%

Public administration 4.3%

Other services 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.9%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	11.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.1%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	10.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.1%
Carpool	1.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.0%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.2

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 2.5%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 14.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	29.9%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	64.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	14.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.0%
Public insurance	38.4%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	5.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	662	95.8%
Spanish	3	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	691	100.0%
Born in same state	691	100.0%
Born in different state	589	85.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	103	14.9%
Italian	78	11.3%
Arab	69	10%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	11	1.6%
English	8	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	81.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61438

What city is ZIP code 61438 in?

ZIP code 61438 is primarily assigned to Good Hope, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61438 in?

ZIP code 61438 falls within Mcdonough County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61438 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 61438 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61438 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 61438 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61438?

The median home value in ZIP code 61438 is $113,700.

Does ZIP code 61438 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 61438 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 61438 in?

ZIP code 61438 observes the CST timezone.