Winchester, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62694
Scott County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,192
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $58,460
- Median income Below-median income area
- $102,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Winchester pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62694 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62694 covers 404.1 square miles in Winchester, Scott County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,192 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62694 reports a modest median household income of $58,460 (27% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,400. The poverty rate is 12.7%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $102,200 (47% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $672; owner occupancy is 76.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Scott County, so 62694 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 62694
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Winchester, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62694.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62694, Winchester, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,192
Population
404.1
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62694?
48.4
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
0.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$58,460
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$34,400
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62694 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Winchester, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$58,460 19th percentile higher than 19% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,442housing units
1,442
Total Housing Units
1,303
Occupied Units
139
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$102,200
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$672
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 67 business establishments in ZIP 62694, employing approximately 316 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,860,000.
67
Businesses
316
Employees
$16.9M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 13.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 11.9% |
| Construction | 7 | 10.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 10.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 6.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 62694 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62694
Winchester (62694)
3,192 residents
- 62082
Roodhouse (62082)
3,109 residents
- 62621 1,171
Bluffs (62621)
1,171 residents
- 62663 292
Manchester (62663)
292 residents
- 62610 199
Alsey (62610)
199 residents
- 62078 119
Patterson (62078)
119 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62694 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62694 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62621
Bluffs (62621)
$82,500 median income
- 62663
Manchester (62663)
$81,875 median income
- 62082
Roodhouse (62082)
$62,875 median income
- 62610
Alsey (62610)
$60,625 median income
- 62694
Winchester (62694)
$58,460 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62694 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62694, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,192 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 62694 in?
ZIP code 62694 (Winchester) is located in Scott County, Illinois. Scott County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/scott-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62694?
ZIP code 62694 in Winchester, IL has a population of 3,192 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62694?
The median household income in ZIP 62694 is $58,460, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62694?
The median home value in ZIP 62694 is $102,200, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62694?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62694 is White at 97.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62694?
ZIP code 62694 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 316 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62694?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62694 are: Retail trade (9), Transportation and warehousing (8), Construction (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62694?
In ZIP code 62694, 67.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 62694?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62694 is 23.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62694?
In ZIP code 62694, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62694?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62694 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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