62908 ZIP Code — Belknap, IL

Massac County, Illinois

ZIP code 62908 is located in Belknap, Illinois, within Massac County. It covers approximately 49.88 square miles and serves a population of 443 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62908

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $162,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,500. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62908 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

443

population

49.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62908 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62908

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62908. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Belknap	Acceptable
Belknap	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62956 Karnak (3.8 mi) 62943 Grantsburg (7 mi) 62941 Grand Chain (7.2 mi) 62923 Cypress (7.6 mi) 62995 Vienna (7.7 mi) 62960 Metropolis (10.5 mi) 62985 Simpson (12.3 mi) 62912 Buncombe (13.7 mi) 62970 Olmsted (14.2 mi) 62992 Ullin (14.5 mi) 62926 Dongola (15.2 mi) 42086 West Paducah (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	443
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	49.88 sq mi
Water area	0.90 sq mi
Latitude	37.3132
Longitude	-88.8795
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.1%	50.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	30.7%	16.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	0.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

443

Population

People per sq mi

36.8

Median age

$80,500

Median household income

$31,298

Per capita income

$162,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.3%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

174

Housing units

20.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	93	21.0%
18 and over	350	79.0%
65 and over	92	20.8%
Median age	36.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.7%

Two or more races 8.6%

Black or African American 4.7%

Group	Count	%
White	384	86.7%
Two or more races	38	8.6%
Black or African American	21	4.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.1%	50.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	30.7%	16.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	0.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 8.7%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$25k–$35k 13.3%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 30.7%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.7%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$25k–$35k	13.3%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	30.7%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$80,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.7%

$50k–$100k 28.6%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 21.4%

$300k–$500k 7.1%

$1M+ 12.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.3%
Renter occupied	6.7%
Vacant	18.5%
Single-family detached	89.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.7%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	0.5%
1970–1979	26.1%
1960–1969	3.3%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	13.0%
1939 or earlier	19.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	30.4%
3 bedrooms	54.9%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	13.3%
2 vehicles	48.7%
3 or more	38.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.3%
Electricity	20.7%
Propane / LP gas	51.3%
Wood	22.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	88	58.7%
Cohabiting couple	4	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	28	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	30	20.0%
Households with children under 18	31	20.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	73	48.7%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.0%	43.7%
Married	66.7%	40.3%
Separated	4.6%	1.0%
Widowed	0.0%	13.1%
Divorced	9.8%	1.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 27.9%

Some college, no degree 31.5%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 17.0%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	5.1%
Kindergarten	12	10.2%
Elementary school	46	39.0%
High school	12	10.2%
College / grad school	42	35.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.8%

Transportation & utilities 17.7%

Public administration 12.1%

Retail trade 11.1%

Construction 10.1%

Other services 8.1%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.3%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	24.2%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.2%
Government	23.2%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.2%
Carpool	26.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.7%
Retirement income	38.0%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	35.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.6%
Public insurance	42.7%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	420	94.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	443	100.0%
Born in same state	442	99.8%
Born in different state	272	61.4%
Foreign born	1	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	65	14.7%
Italian	27	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	26	5.9%
Polish	4	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.9%
Internet access	70.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62908

What city is ZIP code 62908 in?

ZIP code 62908 is primarily assigned to Belknap, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62908 in?

ZIP code 62908 falls within Massac County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62908 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 62908 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62908 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 62908 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62908?

The median home value in ZIP code 62908 is $162,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 62908?

ZIP code 62908 has an estimated population of 443 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62908 in?

ZIP code 62908 observes the CST timezone.