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City: Sherrard, IL
Mercer County, IL
Zip code population (2000): 2,615
Estimated zip code population in 2008: 2,433



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Houses and condos: 1,008
Renter-occupied apartments: 112
% of renters here:  12%
State:  33%

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in zip code 61281: 74.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 36.9 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.3 sq. mi.
Population density: 66 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

Estimate of real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2008:
This zip code:  2.7% ($1,806)
Illinois:  2.6% ($2,285)

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Males: 1,313  (50.2%)
Females: 1,302  (49.8%)

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Estimated median house/condo value in 2008: $165,463
61281:  $165,463
Illinois:  $214,900


According to our research of public records there were 3 registered sex offenders living in 61281 zip code in early 2007.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this zip code is near the state average.

Median resident age:  38.6 years
Illinois median age:  34.7 years

Average household size:
This zip code:  2.7 people
Illinois:  2.6 people

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 61281, filed in 2005:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $51,240 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:  $51,240
State:  $54,625

Salary/wage: $47,580 (reported on 86.4% of returns)
Here:  $47,580
State:  $46,811
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 96.3% for AGIs below $10k, 68.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 76.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 83.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 83.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 79.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $955 (reported on 61.5% of returns)
This zip code:  $955
Illinois:  $2,101
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 9.2% for AGIs below $10k, 5.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $1,341 (reported on 27.1% of returns)
Here:  $1,341
State:  $4,306
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.6% for AGIs below $10k, 1.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$2,310 (reported on 19.3% of returns)
Here:  +$2,310
State:  +$17,321
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.1% for AGIs below $10k, 0.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$5,225 (reported on 13.8% of returns)
Here:  +$5,225
State:  +$11,771
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.4% for AGIs below $10k, 2.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.8% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $3,188 (reported on 2.5% of returns)
61281:  $3,188
Illinois:  $3,087

Total itemized deductions: $16,321 (1% of AGI, reported on 34.0% of returns)
Here:  $16,321
State:  $20,239
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 7.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 9.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 10.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 11.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 12.7% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $2,030 (2.2% of AGI, reported on 28.7% of returns)
Here:  $2,030
Illinois:  $3,719

Here:  2.2% of AGI
State:  3.4% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $6,976 (reported on 80.2% of returns)
61281:  $6,976
State:  $9,882
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.6% for AGIs below $10k, 3.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 16.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,573 (reported on 7.6% of returns)
Here:  $1,573
State:  $1,788
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.9% for AGIs below $10k, 3.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.1% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 56.2%
Here:  56%
State:  61%
(% for various income ranges: 48.9% for AGIs below $10k, 53.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 56.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 60.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 60.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 59.1% for AGIs over 100k)


Estimated median household income in 2008: $71,579
This zip code:  $71,579
Illinois:  $56,235
Sherrard, IL (61281) map

Nearest zip codes: 61276, 61263, 61468, 61465, 61486, 61273.


Percentage of family households:
This zip code:  81.3%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:  3.1%
Whole state:  4.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Housing units in zip code 61281 with a mortgage: 495 (48 second mortgage, 63 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 223


Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,304

Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $471

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This zip code:  5.4%
Whole state:  12.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This zip code:  1.7%
Whole state:  5.4%

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  6.3
State:  6.1

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  5.5
State:  4.1


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Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages:

 

Year house built:
  • 1999 to March 2000: 16
  • 1995 to 1998: 93
  • 1990 to 1994: 30
  • 1980 to 1989: 96
  • 1970 to 1979: 298
  • 1960 to 1969: 118
  • 1950 to 1959: 45
  • 1940 to 1949: 34
  • 1939 or earlier: 277



Zip code 61281 satellite photo by USGS


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Sherrard, IL (61281):
  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedrooms: 18
  • 2 bedrooms: 161
  • 3 bedrooms: 445
  • 4 bedrooms: 199
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 18


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments and housing units:
  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedrooms: 21
  • 2 bedrooms: 21
  • 3 bedrooms: 47
  • 4 bedrooms: 23
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 0



Vehicles available in 61281 zip code in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 9
  • 1 vehicle: 169
  • 2 vehicles: 342
  • 3 vehicles: 215
  • 4 vehicles: 77
  • 5 or more vehicles: 29


Vehicles available in renter-occupied apartments:
  • no vehicle: 5
  • 1 vehicle: 45
  • 2 vehicles: 50
  • 3 vehicles: 10
  • 4 vehicles: 2
  • 5 or more vehicles: 0



Estimated household income distribution in 2008:

Zip code 61281 household income distribution in 2008

Zip code 61281 house/condo values in 2008


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2008 in zip code 61281:

  • Less than $10,000: 4
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 2
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 5
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 7
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 3
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 3
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 5
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 4
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 30
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 26
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 22
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 30
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 35
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 70
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 82
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 96
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 72
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 119
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 79
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 62
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 19
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 7
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 1
 



61281 rent paid by renters


Rent paid by renters in 2008 in zip code 61281:

  • Less than $100: 6
  • $100 to $149: 3
  • $150 to $199: 2
  • $200 to $249: 4
  • $250 to $299: 3
  • $300 to $349: 5
  • $350 to $399: 9
  • $400 to $449: 11
  • $450 to $499: 14
  • $500 to $549: 13
  • $550 to $599: 10
  • $600 to $649: 1
  • No cash rent: 17
 


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2008: $75,669.


Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2008 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $168,489
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $231,210

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $173,898 (it was $98,400 in 2000)
61281:  $173,898
Illinois:  $214,900
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $69,363 - $167,052

Mean price in 2008:
Detached houses: $176,180
Here:  $176,180
State:  $270,454

Townhouses or other attached units: $218,234
Here:  $218,234
State:  $256,242

Mobile homes: $21,827
Here:  $21,827
State:  $35,670


Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 924
  • One, attached: 19
  • Two: 8
  • 3 or 4: 17
  • 5 to 9: 9
  • Mobile homes: 28
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 2
61281 zip code mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 1,215 (85%)
  • Carpooled: 148 (10%)
  • Walked: 10 (1%)
  • Other means: 15 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 42 (3%)
 

61281 zip code travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 63
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 86
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 61
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 104
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 250
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 165
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 406
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 107
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 49
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 70
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 11
  • 90 or more minutes: 16
 

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 19.2%


Household type by relationship
Households: 2,590

  • In family households: 2,371 (643 male householders, 119 female householders)
    677 spouses, 856 children (764 natural, 13 adopted, 79 stepchildren), 26 grandchildren, 5 brothers or sisters, 5 parents, 3 other relatives, 37 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 219 (104 male householders (96 living alone)), 80 female householders (67 living alone)), 35 nonrelatives

Size of family households: 302 2-persons, 201 3-persons, 166 4-persons, 68 5-persons, 25 6-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 163 1-person, 18 2-persons, 2 3-persons, 1 5-persons.

530 married couples with children.
110 single-parent households (29 men, 81 women).

98.4% of residents of 61281 zip code speak English at home.
1.0% of residents speak Spanish at home (56% very well, 44% not well).
0.6% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (73% very well, 27% well).

Foreign born population: 14 (0.5%)
(71.4% of them are naturalized citizens)

This zip code:  0.5%
Whole state:  12.3%

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:



  • Korea (36%)
  • Colombia (36%)
  • Germany (29%)



Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 4
  • 1990 to 1994: 0
  • 1985 to 1989: 0
  • 1980 to 1984: 5
  • 1975 to 1979: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1965 to 1969: 5

White population: 2,567
Black population: 9
American Indian population: 7
Asian population: 6
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 0
Some other race population: 10
Two or more races population: 16

First ancestries reported:

 German: 500
 Swedish: 336
 Irish: 253
 United States or American: 191
 English: 138
 Belgian: 115
 Other groups: 89
 Norwegian: 63
 Dutch: 50
 Scottish: 39
 Italian: 37
 Scotch-Irish: 34
 Polish: 21
 Welsh: 19
 French (except Basque): 18
 Danish: 12
 Scandinavian: 9
 Czechoslovakian: 8
 British: 8
 Greek: 6
 Austrian: 6
 European: 4
 Yugoslavian: 4
 Swiss: 2
 Russian: 1



Zip code 61281 topographic map


Median worth of mobile homes: $20,810

Zip code 61281 marital status for males
Zip code 61281 marital status for females


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 0%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 0%

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (56%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (33%)
  • Electricity (6%)
  • Wood (3%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 1854
  • Northeast: 31
  • Midwest: 519
  • South: 129
  • West: 33

59% of the 61281 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 23% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 66% lived in Illinois.

Population in 1990: 2,192. Population change in the 1990s: +423 (+19.3%).

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:




Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 11
Here:  3.1%
Illinois:  13.4%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 0
Here:  0.0%
Illinois:  11.1%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 18
Here:  16.4%
Illinois:  25.8%


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School Enrollment by Level of School



Class of Workers



Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code:

  • LOVING GARAGE DOOR (2930 140TH AVE in SHERRARD, IL; small business)
    $7,305 with Defense Commissary Agency for Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment -- Service and Trade Equipment. Signed on 2005-08-19. Completion date: 2006-07-31.
  • JACK & TREVA PIERSON (406 1 2 3RD STREET in SHERRARD, IL; small business): $-1,457 in 2 contracts in 2002
    $0 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Custodial Janitorial Services. Taking place in IA. Signed on 2002-03-12. Completion date: 2002-03-31.
    $-1,457, same as above. Signed on 2002-03-12. Completion date: 2002-03-31.


Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Child Day Care Services (10-19 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Finance and Insurance: Commercial Banking (10-19: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (10-19: 1)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (5-9: 1)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Civic and Social Organizations (1-4: 3)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Religious Organizations (1-4: 2)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): General Automotive Repair (1-4: 2)
  • Wholesale Trade: Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (1-4: 2)

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