61281 -- U.S. ZIP code Municipality (1990): SHERRARD, Illinois All ZIPs for this municipality (1990): 61281 Population (2000): 2615 Housing Units (2000): 1008 Land area (2000): 36.859650 sq. miles (95.466051 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.254831 sq. miles (0.660010 sq. km) Total area (2000): 37.114481 sq. miles (96.126061 sq. km) Located within: Illinois (IL) Location: 41.303101 N, 90.506153 W