Golconda, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62938
Pope County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,033
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $63,780
- Median income Near-median income area
- $113,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Golconda pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62938 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62938 covers 433.3 square miles in Golconda, Pope County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,033 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62938 reports a modest median household income of $63,780 (20% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,453. The poverty rate is 15.6%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $113,500 (41% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $425; owner occupancy is 87.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Pope County, so 62938 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 62938
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Golconda, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62938.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62938, Golconda, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,033
Population
433.3
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62938?
58.1
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
0.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$63,780
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$33,453
Per Capita Income
15.6%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62938 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Golconda, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$63,780 30th percentile higher than 30% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,635housing units
1,635
Total Housing Units
1,044
Occupied Units
591
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$113,500
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$425
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 62938, employing approximately 168 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,676,000.
33
Businesses
168
Employees
$4.7M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 24.2% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 21.2% |
| Construction | 4 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 12.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62938 vs 62928 →
ZIP 62938 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62938
Golconda (62938)
3,033 residents
- 42081
Smithland (42081)
2,203 residents
- 62985 845
Simpson (62985)
845 residents
- 62928 293
Eddyville (62928)
293 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62938 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62938 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42081
Smithland (42081)
$92,868 median income
- 62985
Simpson (62985)
$74,375 median income
- 62938
Golconda (62938)
$63,780 median income
- 62928 $27,955
Eddyville (62928)
$27,955 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62938 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62938, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,033 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 62938 in?
ZIP code 62938 (Golconda) is located in Pope County, Illinois. Pope County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pope-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62938?
ZIP code 62938 in Golconda, IL has a population of 3,033 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62938?
The median household income in ZIP 62938 is $63,780, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62938?
The median home value in ZIP 62938 is $113,500, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62938?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62938 is White at 87.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62938?
ZIP code 62938 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 168 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62938?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62938 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (7), Construction (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62938?
In ZIP code 62938, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 62938?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62938 is 27.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62938?
In ZIP code 62938, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62938?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62938 is 15.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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