ZIP code 62843
Where is ZIP code 62843?
Golden Gate, Illinois
Wayne County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62843 belongs to Golden Gate, Illinois in Wayne County. 62843 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 618. About 87 people live in the 62843 area, where the median household income is $16,020. The closest ZIP codes are 62833 (Ellery, 4 mi east), 62806 (Albion, 7.8 mi east) and 62837 (Fairfield, 8.3 mi west).
| ZIP code | 62843 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Golden Gate |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 38.3645, -88.2075 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 628 |
Population and income in 62843
| Population | 87 · lower than 97% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 15 · lower than 86% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 86.8 years · higher than 100% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 70% / 30% |
| Median household income | $16,020 · lower than 100% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $19,860 |
| Below the poverty line | 28% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 79 |
| Households | 67 (1.3 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 43% / 57% |
| Land area | 5.64 sq mi (plus 0.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62843. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62843
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62833 | Ellery, IL | 4 mi E | Standard |
| 62806 | Albion, IL | 7.8 mi E | Standard |
| 62837 | Fairfield, IL | 8.3 mi W | Standard |
| 62809 | Barnhill, IL | 10.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 62862 | Mill Shoals, IL | 10.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 62820 | Burnt Prairie, IL | 10.8 mi S | Standard |
| 62446 | Mount Erie, IL | 10.9 mi N | Standard |
| 62818 | Browns, IL | 11.7 mi E | Standard |
| 62842 | Geff, IL | 12.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 62815 | Bone Gap, IL | 12.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 62844 | Grayville, IL | 13.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 62476 | West Salem, IL | 15.4 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62843 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62843
123 MAIN ST
GOLDEN GATE IL 62843
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Goldengate: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62843-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62843?
- 62843 is a Golden Gate, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 62843 in?
- ZIP code 62843 is in Wayne County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62843 in?
- 62843 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62843?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62843 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62843?
- About 87 people live in ZIP code 62843, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62843?
- The median household income in 62843 is $16,020 a year, lower than 100% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62843?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62843 are 62833 (Ellery, 4 miles), 62806 (Albion, 7.8 miles), 62837 (Fairfield, 8.3 miles) and 62809 (Barnhill, 10.1 miles).