62908 Belknap, IL is located in Jackson County and has a population of 482. The area is known for its year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, and hiking the many trails located in nearby Giant City State Park. For those looking to stay active indoors, there is the local Country Club with tennis courts and a putting green. Other organizations in the area include the VFW Post 1375 and Belknap Baptist Church. The community also comes together to enjoy various sporting events such as baseball tournaments at Prunty Field and youth soccer games on the field behind City Hall. Local businesses include Belknap Gas & Grocery, R&R Country Store, Burns Automotive Repair Service, and Crossroads Bank.
The population in Belknap (zip 62908) is 482. There are 10 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Belknap (zip 62908) is 50.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Belknap (zip 62908) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Belknap (zip 62908)
- 56.4% are married
- 11.0% are divorced
- 17.0% are married with children
- 30.1% have children, but are single
Race in Belknap (zip 62908)
- 96.7% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander