City

Winnetka, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cook County  ·  Illinois

👥20,156Population
💰$230,777Median HH Income▲ 202% above avg
🎂44.8Median Age
🏠$1,073,700Median Home Value▲ 285% above avg
🎓83.8%College Grads▲ 116% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.1%Hispanic: 7.1%Black: 0.3%Asian: 4.3%Other: 3.3%Race
White84.1%
Hispanic7.1%
Black0.3%
Asian4.3%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
16%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty2.7% ▼ 73% below avg
College Grads83.8% ▲ 116% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma41 (0.3%)
HS Graduate639 (5%)
Some College389 (3%)
Associates1,001 (7.8%)
Bachelors288 (2.3%)
Graduate Degree10,436 (81.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 5%Some College: 3%Associates: 7.8%Bachelors: 2.3%Graduate: 81.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad5.0%
Some College3.0%
Associates7.8%
Bachelors2.3%
Graduate81.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91%Renter: 9%Tenure
Owner91.0%
Renter9.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
78%

Financials

Median HH Income$230,777 ▲ 202% above avg
Median Home Value$1,073,700 ▲ 285% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,840/mo
Total Housing Units7,833
Vacant Units618

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
56%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
53%
Public Transit
15%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
30%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
63%
About Winnetka, IL

Winnetka is a city in Illinois, located in Cook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,156 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.8 years.

Economically, Winnetka is a affluent community. The median household income of $230,777 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Winnetka is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,073,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,840 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Winnetka is highly educated. 83.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (84.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Winnetka
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60093 20,156 $230,777 $1,073,700 $1,840 3.3% 83.8% 91.0%