City

Sherrard, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Mercer County  ·  Illinois

👥2,610Population
💰$96,295Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂49.5Median Age
🏠$223,300Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Hispanic: 3.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 0.9%Race
White94.6%
Hispanic3.6%
Asian0.4%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
14%
45–64
42%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty3.3% ▼ 67% below avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (1.4%)
HS Graduate600 (31.5%)
Some College288 (15.1%)
Associates295 (15.5%)
Bachelors229 (12%)
Graduate Degree466 (24.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College15.1%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.5%Renter: 7.5%Tenure
Owner92.5%
Renter7.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,295 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$223,300 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$769/mo
Total Housing Units1,146
Vacant Units123

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Sherrard, IL

Sherrard is a city in Illinois, located in Mercer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,610 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.5 years.

Economically, Sherrard is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,295 is above the national average. Approximately 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sherrard is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $223,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $769 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sherrard is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sherrard
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61281 2,610 $96,295 $223,300 $769 2.2% 36.5% 92.5%