City

Winnebago, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Winnebago County  ·  Illinois

👥5,992Population
💰$94,286Median HH Income▲ 24% above avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$193,000Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓43.5%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.1%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.2%
Asian0.8%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads43.5% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,137 (27.7%)
Some College573 (14%)
Associates596 (14.5%)
Bachelors585 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree1,197 (29.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 27.7%Some College: 14%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 29.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad27.7%
Some College14.0%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate29.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88%Renter: 12%Tenure
Owner88.0%
Renter12.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
32%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,286 ▲ 24% above avg
Median Home Value$193,000 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$979/mo
Total Housing Units2,371
Vacant Units57

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
53%
About Winnebago, IL

Winnebago is a city in Illinois, located in Winnebago County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,992 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Winnebago is a middle-income community. The median household income of $94,286 is above the national average. Approximately 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Winnebago is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $979 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Winnebago is well-educated. 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Winnebago
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61088 5,992 $94,286 $193,000 $979 2.7% 43.5% 88.0%