City

Cherry, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Bureau County  ·  Illinois

👥488Population
💰$47,250Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂54.5Median Age
🏠$96,900Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓24.3%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 3.3%Asian: 1.2%Other: 1.4%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic3.3%
Asian1.2%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
3%
25–44
19%
45–64
23%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads24.3% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 60% below avg
HS Graduate127 (40.6%)
Some College72 (23%)
Associates38 (12.1%)
Bachelors29 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree47 (15%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.6%Some College: 23%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 15%Edu
HS Grad40.6%
Some College23.0%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.3%Renter: 14.7%Tenure
Owner85.3%
Renter14.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,250 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$96,900 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$892/mo
Total Housing Units249
Vacant Units24

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
64%
About Cherry, IL

Cherry is a city in Illinois, located in Bureau County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 488 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.5 years.

Economically, Cherry is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,250 is below the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Cherry is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $96,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $892 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cherry is less-educated. 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.06%).

Cherry, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Cherry
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61317 488 $47,250 $96,900 $892 1.9% 24.3% 85.3%