| ZIP Code | 62908 |
|---|---|
| City | Belknap |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Johnson County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 339 ft |
| Latitude | 37.310226 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.864901 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17127 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.5 yrs ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 3.3% ▼ 67% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 45% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 63 (24.8%) |
| Some College | 61 (24%) |
| Associates | 34 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 51 (20.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 45 (17.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,250 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $168,800 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 104% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 183 |
| Vacant Units | 36 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 183 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 36 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
ZIP code 62908 is located in Belknap, Illinois, within Johnson County. With a population of 365, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.5 years. Economically, 62908 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,250 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62908 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $168,800 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 92.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 104% since 2019.
The population of 62908 is primarily White (91.23%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.3%. Household income has grown by 3% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62908 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 62908 in Belknap, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 365 residents, a median household income of $67,250, and a median home value of $168,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.