Pope County, IL ZIP Codes
7 ZIP codes cover all or part of Pope County, Illinois: 62938, 62910, 62987, 62985, 62943, 62947 and 62928. The Census Bureau counts 3,739 residents in the county, with a median household income of $60,050 and a median home value of $143,800. Median household income ranges from $59,514 in 62910 to $83,393 in 62987. Its largest communities include Golconda, Stonefort, Eddyville and Simpson.
Pope County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,739 |
| Households | 1,385 |
| Median household income | $60,050 |
| Median home value | $143,800 |
| Median age | 53.9 |
| Median rent | $449 |
All 7 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 8,406 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 3,074 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $59,514 (62910) to $83,393 (62987) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $68,017 |
| Homeowners | 86.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.6% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 6 routes, 2,131 homes (3 of 7 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Pope County: 62987 ($83,393)
- Most residents: 62938 (2,622 people)
- Highest homeownership: 62985 (97.0% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 62987 (41.1% of households)
- Most new movers: 62910 (17.4% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 62910 (37.6 years)
- Highest median home value: 62985 ($183,800)
Every ZIP code in Pope County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62938 | Golconda | 2,622 | 1,044 | $63,780 | $113,500 | 87.1% | 21.1% | 12.8% | 3 | 1,211 | 94% of its land |
| 62910 | Brookport | 1,993 | 763 | $59,514 | $85,200 | 80.5% | 33.0% | 17.4% | 2 | 939 | 44% of its land |
| 62987 | Stonefort | 1,724 | 586 | $83,393 | $112,600 | 87.2% | 41.1% | 2.4% | — | — | 43% of its land |
| 62985 | Simpson | 1,128 | 299 | $74,375 | $183,800 | 97.0% | 23.7% | 15.7% | — | — | 64% of its land |
| 62943 | Grantsburg | 428 | 115 | $83,194 | $138,600 | 95.7% | 41.7% | 6.7% | — | — | 15% of its land |
| 62947 | Herod | 408 | 209 | $47,321 | $146,600 | 92.8% | 10.5% | 2.0% | — | — | 58% of its land |
| 62928 | Eddyville | 103 | 58 | $27,955 | — | 44.8% | 13.8% | 35.0% | 1 | 54 | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Pope County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Golconda — 691 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Stonefort — 422 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Eddyville — 64 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Simpson — 40 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Pope County, IL?
- 62938, 62910, 62987, 62985, 62943, 62947 and 62928. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Pope County?
- 3,739 residents in 1,385 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Pope County?
- $60,050 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $59,514 (62910) to $83,393 (62987).
- Which Pope County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 62987, at $83,393, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Pope County?
- For the 3 of 7 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 6 carrier routes reaching 2,131 residential and 73 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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