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Pope County, IL
2 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Pope County, Illinois.
Population
3,739
Land area
369sq mi
People per sq mi
10
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Pope County
Pope County at a glance
- Pope County is 96% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,050 a year, 28% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,800 (45% below Illinois) and median rent is $449 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Golconda (691) and Eddyville (64).
Local data for Pope County, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pope County, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,050
Poverty rate
13.3%
Median home value
$143,800
Median rent
$449/mo
Homeownership
86.3%
Bachelor's or higher
15.7%
Median age
53.9
Average commute
29.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (627), Irish Americans (549), Italian Americans (80).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,767
432 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,633
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$32.3M
FY 2026, $8,584 per person
PPP loans
$2.8M
143 loans, 510 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$18.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Pope County, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pope County, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
643
Most often dense fog
July high / Jan low
88° / 26°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pope County, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Pope County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Pope County, IL?
- Golconda is the largest city or town in Pope County, with about 691 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Pope County?
- Pope County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 62928, 62938, 62947, 62985.
- What is the population of Pope County, IL?
- About 3,739 people live in Pope County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Pope County?
- Pope County borders Saline County, Massac County, Johnson County, Livingston County, KY, Hardin County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023