ZIP Code 62843 - Golden Gate Illinois
Overview
ZIP Code 62843 is located in Golden Gate Illinois. Portions of 62843 are also in Leech Township and Massilon Township. 62843 is entirely within Wayne County. Regionally, 62843 is located in the Evansville Area.
ZIP Code 62843 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Golden Gate |
| Primary County | Wayne County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 90 |
| Area Code(s) | 618 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 62843 Map
62843 Demographics
62843 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Illinois. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 62843 is White. The current unemployment level in 62843 is 5.2%.
| Population | 90 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 1 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 71 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $13,974 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 100% |
62843 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 127 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62843 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 47 | 41.23% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3 | 2.63% |
| High School Diploma | 26 | 22.81% |
| No High School Diploma | 5 | 4.39% |
| GED or Alternate | 5 | 4.39% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 21 | 18.42% |
| Associates Degree | 2 | 1.75% |
| Masters Degree | 5 | 4.39% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
62843 Geography
| Coordinates | 38.36945343, -88.2073288 |
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| Region | Evansville Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 71 Square Miles |
62843 Schools
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62843 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 72a - Wabash-Ohio Bottomlands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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