City

Cherry Valley, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Winnebago County  ·  Illinois

👥5,166Population
💰$92,865Median HH Income▲ 22% above avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$224,600Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓37.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.2%Hispanic: 16.2%Black: 4.4%Asian: 2.9%Other: 1.3%Race
White75.2%
Hispanic16.2%
Black4.4%
Asian2.9%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
32%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads37.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,106 (29.8%)
Some College565 (15.2%)
Associates613 (16.5%)
Bachelors320 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree1,085 (29.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 29.3%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College15.2%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate29.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.8%Renter: 10.2%Tenure
Owner89.8%
Renter10.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
45%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,865 ▲ 22% above avg
Median Home Value$224,600 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$861/mo
Total Housing Units2,183
Vacant Units92

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
54%
About Cherry Valley, IL

Cherry Valley is a city in Illinois, located in Winnebago County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,166 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Cherry Valley is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,865 is above the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cherry Valley is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $224,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $861 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cherry Valley is moderately educated. 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.16%).

Cherry Valley, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Cherry Valley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61016 5,166 $92,865 $224,600 $861 5.1% 37.9% 89.8%