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Godley, IL
Village in Will County, Illinois.
Population
602
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
556
ZIP codes
0
Godley and its ZIP codes
Godley at a glance
- Godley is about 2.4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,438, 36% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $144,600 (45% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,386 a month.
Housing and community stats
Godley, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,438
Poverty rate
16.5%
Median home value
$144,600
Median rent
$1,386/mo
Homeownership
84.7%
Bachelor's or higher
8.5%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (210), Irish Americans (133), Italian Americans (53).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Will County. PPP loans are for Godley.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,418
267,868 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,456
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.92B
FY 2026, $5,636 per person
How people get to work
Godley, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.4%
- Carpooled1.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.0%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Godley, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,341
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,026
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 17°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Godley, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Godley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BracevilleVillage | 1 mi | 3.1 |
| BraidwoodCity | 2.4 mi | 5.3 |
| DiamondVillage | 3.1 mi | 1.9 |
| Coal CityVillage | 3.8 mi | 5.8 |
| East BrooklynVillage | 4.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Carbon HillVillage | 4.9 mi | 0.2 |
| South WilmingtonVillage | 4.9 mi | 0.5 |
| GardnerVillage | 5 mi | 2.9 |
| EssexVillage | 5 mi | 2.3 |
| Lakewood ShoresCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| Rest HavenCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Custer ParkCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.2 |
| RitchieCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1 |
| LorenzoCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.3 |
| MazonVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.6 |
| ReddickVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Godley, IL in?
- Godley is in Will County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Godley, IL?
- About 602 people live in Godley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Godley?
- Nearby places include Braceville (1 mi), Braidwood (2.4 mi), Diamond (3.1 mi), Coal City (3.8 mi), East Brooklyn (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023