61281 ZIP Code, Sherrard, IL
61281 is a ZIP code in Sherrard, Illinois — mostly in Mercer County (83% of its land), with smaller parts in Rock Island County. It covers 40 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61276, 61263 and 61465. 2,520 people live here in 965 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (92%). Median household income is $102,639, above the Illinois median of $83,390; the median age is 47.6, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Sherrard, IL
- County: Mercer County
- Land area: 40 sq mi
- Population: 2,520
- Median household income: $102,639
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,520 |
| Households | 965 |
| Median household income | $102,639 |
| Income per person | $49,103 |
| Median age | 47.6 |
| Homeowners | 92.4% |
| Median home value | $224,000 |
| Median rent | $763 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% |
| Broadband internet | 84.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.8% |
| $10–15K | 0.4% |
| $15–25K | 2.1% |
| $25–35K | 0.7% |
| $35–50K | 8.4% |
| $50–75K | 17.3% |
| $75–100K | 15.6% |
| $100–150K | 23.1% |
| $150–200K | 15.8% |
| $200K+ | 12.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 5.7% |
| 10–19 | 16.4% |
| 20–24 | 5.4% |
| 25–34 | 6.0% |
| 35–44 | 10.0% |
| 45–54 | 15.6% |
| 55–64 | 23.1% |
| 65–74 | 11.9% |
| 75+ | 5.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 58.3% |
| Owned outright | 26.2% |
| Rented | 6.6% |
| Vacant | 8.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 97.4% |
| Townhome | 0.4% |
| 2–4 units | 0.6% |
| 5–19 units | 1.5% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.2% |
Businesses in 61281
30 business establishments with 96 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 6
- Retail Trade: 5
- Wholesale Trade: 3
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61276 — Preemption CDP, IL (3.1 mi)
- 61263 — Matherville village, IL (4.6 mi)
- 61465 — Windsor village, IL (6.5 mi)
- 61468 — Ophiem CDP, IL (7.5 mi)
- 61273 — Orion village, IL (7.7 mi)
- 61486 — Viola village, IL (7.8 mi)
- 61264 — Milan village, IL (8.1 mi)
- 61262 — Ophiem CDP, IL (9.1 mi)
Areas that include 61281
- Sherrard, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Preemption, IL ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Cable, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Mercer County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Rock Island County ZIP codes — 20 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 7: highest median household income in Mercer County
- No. 1 of 7: highest median home value in Mercer County
- No. 1 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Mercer County
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Mercer County
- No. 2 of 7: highest median age in Mercer County
- No. 3 of 6: fastest population growth in Mercer County
Mail every home in 61281
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61281, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61281 in?
- 61281 is a Sherrard, IL mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Cable, 2% lies inside Sherrard and 1% lies inside Preemption; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 61281 in?
- 61281 is mostly in Mercer County (83% of its land), with smaller parts in Rock Island County.
- What is the population of 61281?
- About 2,520 people (±377), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,529.
- What is the median household income in 61281?
- $102,639 (±$9,245), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 61281?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61281 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61281?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61276 (3.1 mi, Preemption), 61263 (4.6 mi, Matherville), 61465 (6.5 mi, Windsor), 61468 (7.5 mi, Ophiem), 61273 (7.7 mi, Orion) and 61486 (7.8 mi, Viola).
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