Checked
ZIP Code 61281
Sherrard, IL, Mercer County
Population
2,520
Land area
40.2sq mi
People per sq mi
63
City
Sherrard
ZIP 61281 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 61281 at a glance
- ZIP 61281 (Sherrard) is 73% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $102,639, 23% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $224,000 (15% below Illinois) and median rent is $763 a month.
Local data for ZIP 61281
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 61281, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$102,639
Poverty rate
4.6%
Median home value
$224,000
Prices +51.7% in a year
Median rent
$763/mo
Homeownership
92.4%
Bachelor's or higher
27.1%
Median age
47.6
Average commute
26.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
30
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
96
$3.63M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.35M
71 loans
Campaign donations
$3,658
43% D, 41% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 61281, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
470
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 61281, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities in ZIP 61281
ZIP codes near 61281
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 61276Preemption | 3.2 mi | 0.3 |
| 61263Matherville | 5.2 mi | 1.4 |
| 61273Orion | 6.4 mi | 45.8 |
| 61264Oak Grove | 7.3 mi | 68.9 |
| 61468Ophiem | 7.6 mi | 1.2 |
| 61262Ophiem | 7.9 mi | 51.2 |
| 61465Windsor | 8.1 mi | 40.4 |
| 61486Viola | 8.9 mi | 43.4 |
| 61279Reynolds | 8.9 mi | 39.3 |
| 61240Coal Valley | 9.1 mi | 36.4 |
| 61413Alpha | 10 mi | 29.6 |
| 61201Rock Island | 12 mi | 17.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 61281?
- ZIP code 61281 is in Sherrard, IL (Mercer County).
- What county is ZIP code 61281 in?
- ZIP code 61281 is mostly in Mercer County, Illinois.
- How many people live in ZIP code 61281?
- About 2,520 people live in the 61281 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.