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Cherry Valley, IL
Village in Winnebago County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61016, 61108, 61112.
Population
3,749
Land area
8.4sq mi
People per sq mi
446
ZIP codes
3
Cherry Valley and its ZIP codes
Cherry Valley at a glance
- Cherry Valley is 95% denser than Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $74,655 a year, 10% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $232,800 (12% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,024 a month.
Local data for Cherry Valley, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cherry Valley, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,655
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$232,800
Median rent
$1,024/mo
Homeownership
81.3%
Bachelor's or higher
30.0%
Median age
45.1
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (999), Mexican Americans (621), Irish Americans (539).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Winnebago County. PPP loans are for Cherry Valley.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,286
125,716 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,188
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.5B
FY 2026, $8,797 per person
PPP loans
$7.1M
73 loans, 1,139 jobs reported
How people get to work
Cherry Valley, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.9%
- Carpooled2.0%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cherry Valley, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
784
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
585
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 15°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cherry Valley, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
ZIP codes in Cherry Valley
3 in or overlapping Cherry Valley. Population shown
Cities near Cherry Valley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RockfordCity | 5.1 mi | 65.3 |
| New MilfordVillage | 5.9 mi | 2.7 |
| BelvidereCity | 6.9 mi | 12.7 |
| Loves ParkCity | 8.1 mi | 16.3 |
| Monroe CenterVillage | 8.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Davis JunctionVillage | 9.5 mi | 4.2 |
| ArgyleCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.9 |
| TimberlaneVillage | 9.9 mi | 1.7 |
| KirklandVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Candlewick LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| Poplar GroveVillage | 11 mi | 7.9 |
| Machesney ParkVillage | 11 mi | 12.7 |
| CaledoniaVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| HolcombCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Garden PrairieCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| KingstonVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cherry Valley, IL in?
- Cherry Valley is in Winnebago County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Cherry Valley, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cherry Valley include 61016, 61108, 61112.
- What is the population of Cherry Valley, IL?
- About 3,749 people live in Cherry Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cherry Valley?
- Nearby places include Rockford (5.1 mi), New Milford (5.9 mi), Belvidere (6.9 mi), Loves Park (8.1 mi), Monroe Center (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023