City

Winchester, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Scott County  ·  Illinois

👥2,944Population
💰$65,074Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$108,000Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.1%Hispanic: 0.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.8%Race
White97.1%
Hispanic0.5%
Asian0.5%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate876 (45.1%)
Some College171 (8.8%)
Associates211 (10.9%)
Bachelors179 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree504 (26%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 45.1%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 26%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad45.1%
Some College8.8%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate26.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.4%Renter: 24.6%Tenure
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,074 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$108,000 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$661/mo
Total Housing Units1,438
Vacant Units167

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
67%
About Winchester, IL

Winchester is a city in Illinois, located in Scott County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,944 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Winchester is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,074 is near the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Winchester is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $661 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Winchester is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Winchester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62694 2,944 $65,074 $108,000 $661 2.9% 35.2% 75.4%