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Cherry, IL
Village in Bureau County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61317.
Population
534
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,008
ZIP codes
1
Cherry and its ZIP codes
Cherry at a glance
- Cherry is about 4.4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,545 a year, 29% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,900 (59% below Illinois) and median rent is $675 a month.
Local data for Cherry, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cherry, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,545
Poverty rate
11.8%
Median home value
$107,900
Median rent
$675/mo
Homeownership
87.6%
Bachelor's or higher
17.1%
Median age
51.3
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (159), Irish Americans (109), Italian Americans (72).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bureau County. PPP loans are for Cherry.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,387
10,021 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,671
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$239M
FY 2026, $7,202 per person
How people get to work
Cherry, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.5%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle1.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cherry, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
638
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
49
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
38.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cherry, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Cherry
1 in or overlapping Cherry. Population shown
Cities near Cherry
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LaddVillage | 3.3 mi | 1.2 |
| ArlingtonVillage | 3.6 mi | 0.4 |
| SeatonvilleVillage | 5.6 mi | 0.6 |
| DalzellVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Spring ValleyCity | 6.1 mi | 7.4 |
| HollowayvilleVillage | 6.3 mi | 0 |
| Troy GroveVillage | 7.1 mi | 0.7 |
| PeruCity | 7.3 mi | 10.3 |
| La MoilleVillage | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| De PueVillage | 8.2 mi | 2.4 |
| MaldenVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| MendotaCity | 9.3 mi | 5.1 |
| DoverVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| LaSalleCity | 10 mi | 13.5 |
| TriumphCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| GranvilleVillage | 11 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cherry, IL in?
- Cherry is in Bureau County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Cherry, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cherry include 61317.
- What is the population of Cherry, IL?
- About 534 people live in Cherry, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cherry?
- Nearby places include Ladd (3.3 mi), Arlington (3.6 mi), Seatonville (5.6 mi), Dalzell (5.7 mi), Spring Valley (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023