Pope County, IL ZIP Codes
Illinois (IL) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
3,779
population (2021)
-15.5%
pop change since 2010
17151
FIPS code
Pope County ZIP code map
About Pope County
Pope County is located in Illinois and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 3,779 as of 2021,
a decrease of
15.5% from 4,470 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Pope County is 17151.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 3,779 |
| 2010 population | 4,470 |
| Change | -15.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| FIPS code | 17151 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Pope County
ZIP codes for Pope County, IL (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62928 | Eddyville | Pope | View map |
| 62938 | Golconda | Pope | View map |
| 62947 | Herod | Pope | View map |
Demographics & statistics
3,346
Population
53.6
Median age
$59,561
Median household income
$28,727
Per capita income
$95,667
Median home value
$122
Median monthly rent
75.3%
Home ownership
12.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
1,687
Housing units
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
71
Under 5
68
66
5–9
64
66
10–14
64
100
15–19
98
53
20–24
52
127
25–34
123
197
35–44
191
160
45–54
155
210
55–59
204
172
60–64
167
277
65–74
270
136
75–84
133
62
85+
60
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 484 | 12.2% |
| 18 and over | 2,862 | 87.8% |
| 65 and over | 938 | 36.2% |
| Median age | 53.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.2%
Black or African American
3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.4%
Two or more races
2.5%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,015 | 89.2% |
| Black or African American | 126 | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 114 | 3.4% |
| Two or more races | 86 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 1% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
12.3%
$15k–$25k
5.0%
$25k–$35k
23.1%
$35k–$50k
7.3%
$50k–$75k
21.4%
$75k–$100k
7.7%
$100k–$150k
13.2%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
0.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 12.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 23.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 0.7% |
| Median income | $59,561 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
27.9%
$50k–$100k
8.2%
$100k–$150k
20.3%
$150k–$200k
14.3%
$200k–$300k
23.8%
$300k–$500k
5.0%
$500k–$1M
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $95,667 |
| Median rent / month | $122 |
| Owner occupied | 75.3% |
| Renter occupied | 24.7% |
| Vacant | 35.6% |
| Single-family detached | 70.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 23.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.35 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.8% |
| 3 or more | 31.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.5% |
| Electricity | 44.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 44.1% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 663 | 48.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 29 | 1.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 220 | 13.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 324 | 37.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 235 | 13.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 619 | 59.5% |
| Average household size | 2.16 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 17.2% | 10.6% |
| Married | 65.0% | 47.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.0% | 14.8% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 25.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
42.4%
Some college, no degree
23.3%
Associate's degree
13.3%
Bachelor's degree
8.3%
Graduate / professional
3.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 31 | 2.1% |
| Kindergarten | 34 | 18.6% |
| Elementary school | 184 | 28.9% |
| High school | 180 | 37.3% |
| College / grad school | 115 | 13.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
43.9%
Agriculture & mining
12.6%
Transportation & utilities
11.7%
Retail trade
8.0%
Public administration
6.7%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Construction
3.3%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.3%
Manufacturing
2.0%
Other services
1.1%
Professional & management
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.6% |
| Service | 22.1% |
| Sales & office | 12.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.1% |
| Production & transportation | 9.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.5% |
| Government | 27.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.8% |
| Carpool | 19.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.5 |
Poverty
All people
12.9%
Under 18 years
28.5%
18 and over
10.1%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
42.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 63.1% |
| Retirement income | 51.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.0% |
| High cholesterol | 37.1% |
| Heart disease | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 31.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.4% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.1% |
| No physical activity | 27.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.2% |
| Visited dentist | 61.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 16.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 291 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 1.6% |
| 18–64 years | 19.2% |
| 65 and over | 32.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.6% |
| Public insurance | 60.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,207 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 30 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 27 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,320 | 99.7% |
| Born in same state | 3,320 | 99.7% |
| Born in different state | 2,186 | 70.4% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 26 | 0.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 5 | 6.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 540 | 16.1% |
| French | 386 | 11.5% |
| Arab | 236 | 7.1% |
| Polish | 65 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 64 | 1.9% |
| Dutch | 23 | 0.7% |
| Norwegian | 9 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.5% |
| Internet access | 81.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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