61317 ZIP Code — Cherry, IL

Bureau County, Illinois

ZIP code 61317 is located in Cherry, Illinois, within Bureau County. It covers approximately 1.02 square miles and serves a population of 460 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61317

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $87,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,500. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61317 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

460
population
1.02
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61317 ZIP code map
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City Status
Cherry Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 460
Population density 451 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 011
Geography
Land area 1.02 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 41.4321
Longitude -89.2100
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 815
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.5% 44.7% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 29.8% 32.7% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 18.8% 19.3% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.0% 3.3% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

460
Population
451
People per sq mi
54.9
Median age
$42,500
Median household income
$29,957
Per capita income
$87,600
Median home value
$795
Median monthly rent
81.1%
Home ownership
11.7%
Poverty rate
1.1%
Unemployment
193
Housing units
10.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
13
Under 5
13
11
5–9
11
19
10–14
19
8
15–19
8
12
20–24
12
17
25–34
17
21
35–44
21
16
45–54
16
16
55–59
16
16
60–64
16
34
65–74
34
47
75–84
47
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 189620.9%
18 and over36479.1%
65 and over16636.1%
Median age54.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%
Two or more races 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
GroupCount%
White45198%
Two or more races51.1%
Asian40.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.5% 44.7% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 29.8% 32.7% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 18.8% 19.3% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.0% 3.3% 8.8%
Under $10k 1.4%
$10k–$15k 2.4%
$15k–$25k 13.2%
$25k–$35k 9.9%
$35k–$50k 27.4%
$50k–$75k 13.2%
$75k–$100k 15.1%
$100k–$150k 10.8%
$150k–$200k 4.7%
$200k+ 1.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.4%
$10k–$15k2.4%
$15k–$25k13.2%
$25k–$35k9.9%
$35k–$50k27.4%
$50k–$75k13.2%
$75k–$100k15.1%
$100k–$150k10.8%
$150k–$200k4.7%
$200k+1.9%
Median income$42,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.1%
$50k–$100k 41.9%
$100k–$150k 14.5%
$150k–$200k 13.4%
$200k–$300k 5.8%
$300k–$500k 2.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$87,600
Median rent / month$795
Owner occupied81.1%
Renter occupied18.9%
Vacant9.0%
Single-family detached97.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.28

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.9%
2000–20093.0%
1990–19994.7%
1980–19894.7%
1970–19796.4%
1960–19699.4%
1950–195915.5%
1940–19499.0%
1939 or earlier46.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom4.3%
2 bedrooms39.1%
3 bedrooms40.3%
4 bedrooms16.3%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.4%
1 vehicle47.2%
2 vehicles37.3%
3 or more14.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas88.7%
Electricity8.0%
Propane / LP gas3.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family12157.1%
Cohabiting couple83.8%
Male householder, no spouse3717.5%
Female householder, no spouse4621.7%
Households with children under 184722.2%
Households with seniors (65+)10549.5%
Average household size2.17

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married18.2%17.0%
Married68.2%62.1%
Separated0.0%1.1%
Widowed2.1%14.8%
Divorced11.5%4.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%
Some HS, no diploma 18.5%
HS graduate 40.8%
Some college, no degree 21.7%
Associate's degree 6.8%
Bachelor's degree 6.5%
Graduate / professional 3.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher79.5%
Bachelor's or higher10.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool56.6%
Kindergarten79.2%
Elementary school4457.9%
High school1519.7%
College / grad school56.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.7%
Manufacturing 18.9%
Retail trade 9.4%
Public administration 6.7%
Construction 6.1%
Transportation & utilities 6.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%
Wholesale trade 5.6%
Other services 5.6%
Agriculture & mining 5.0%
Professional & management 4.4%
Finance & real estate 2.8%
Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.8%
Service16.1%
Sales & office13.3%
Natural resources & construction17.8%
Production & transportation25.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.7%
Government14.4%
Self-employed8.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone89.8%
Carpool2.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home5.1%
Other means2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)23.5

Poverty

All people 11.7%
Under 18 years 26.0%
18 and over 8.0%
Married-couple families 5.8%
Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security53.3%
Retirement income43.9%
Supplemental Security3.3%
Cash public assistance3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP7.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.1%
High blood pressure34.2%
High cholesterol34.9%
Diabetes10.4%
Heart disease7.0%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis28.1%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease7.7%
Cancer7.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.3%
Binge drinking15.6%
No physical activity24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.6%
Depression17.7%
Fair or poor health14.4%
Poor mental health12.8%
Poor physical health10.3%
No health insurance10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.9%
Visited dentist63.6%
Cholesterol screening90.1%
Teeth loss14.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans349.3%
Disability%
Any disability18.5%
Under 185.2%
18–64 years6.6%
65 and over40.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance80.9%
Public insurance49.3%
No insurance2.6%
Uninsured under 195.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only43494.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)45699.1%
Born in same state45699.1%
Born in different state37681.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen40.9%
Not a US citizen4100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian8618.7%
French6514.1%
AncestryCount%
Polish306.5%
Norwegian20.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access46.1%
Internet access92.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61317

What city is ZIP code 61317 in?

ZIP code 61317 is primarily assigned to Cherry, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61317 in?

ZIP code 61317 falls within Bureau County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61317 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 61317 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 61317 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 61317 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61317?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 61317 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 61317 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 61317 in?

ZIP code 61317 observes the CST timezone.

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