ZIP code 61281
Where is ZIP code 61281?
Sherrard, Illinois
Mercer County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 61281 belongs to Sherrard, Illinois in Mercer County. 61281 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 309. About 2,520 people live in the 61281 area, where the median household income is $102,639. The closest ZIP codes are 61276 (Preemption, 4.8 mi west), 61468 (Ophiem, 6.5 mi southeast) and 61263 (Matherville, 6.8 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 61281 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sherrard |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Mercer County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 309 |
| Coordinates | 41.3027, -90.4939 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 612 |
Population and income in 61281
| Population | 2,520 · higher than 56% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 63 · higher than 50% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 47.6 years · higher than 79% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 55% / 45% |
| Median household income | $102,639 · higher than 82% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $49,103 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 27% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $224,000 · higher than 72% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $763 a month |
| Housing units | 1,063 |
| Households | 965 (2.61 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 92% / 7.6% |
| Land area | 40.19 sq mi (plus 0.25 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61281. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 61281
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61276 | Preemption, IL | 4.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 61468 | Ophiem, IL | 6.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 61263 | Matherville, IL | 6.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 61273 | Orion, IL | 7 mi NE | Standard |
| 61465 | New Windsor, IL | 7.4 mi S | Standard |
| 61279 | Reynolds, IL | 7.7 mi W | Standard |
| 61262 | Lynn Center, IL | 8.5 mi E | Standard |
| 61486 | Viola, IL | 8.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 61240 | Coal Valley, IL | 9.3 mi N | Standard |
| 61264 | Milan, IL | 9.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 61413 | Alpha, IL | 9.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 61233 | Andover, IL | 10.6 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 61281 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 61281
123 MAIN ST
SHERRARD IL 61281
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Boden, Cable and Richland Grove: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (61281-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 61281?
- 61281 is a Sherrard, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 61281 in?
- ZIP code 61281 is in Mercer County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 61281 in?
- 61281 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 61281?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 61281 use area code 309.
- What is the population of ZIP code 61281?
- About 2,520 people live in ZIP code 61281, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 61281?
- The median household income in 61281 is $102,639 a year, higher than 82% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 61281?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 61281 are 61276 (Preemption, 4.8 miles), 61468 (Ophiem, 6.5 miles), 61263 (Matherville, 6.8 miles) and 61273 (Orion, 7 miles).