62694 ZIP Code — Winchester, IL

Scott County, Illinois

ZIP code 62694 is located in Winchester, Illinois, within Scott County. It covers approximately 156.13 square miles and serves a population of 2,891 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62694

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $100,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,115. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62694 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,891

population

156.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62694 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62694

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62694. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Winchester	Acceptable
Winchester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62621 Bluffs (8.8 mi) 62665 Meredosia (10.5 mi) 62050 Hillview (10.6 mi) 62082 Roodhouse (11.3 mi) 62668 Murrayville (12.2 mi) 62628 Chapin (13 mi) 62650 Jacksonville (13.9 mi) 62631 Concord (14.7 mi) 62092 White Hall (14.7 mi) 62340 Griggsville (15.1 mi) 62363 Pittsfield (16.2 mi) 62361 Pearl (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,891
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	171

Geography
Land area	156.13 sq mi
Water area	0.78 sq mi
Latitude	39.6171
Longitude	-90.4494
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.3%	44.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	33.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	20.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,891

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$62,115

Median household income

$31,752

Per capita income

$100,600

Median home value

$593

Median monthly rent

79.2%

Home ownership

11.4%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

1,154

Housing units

23.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

120

5–9

133

10–14

15–19

20–24

113

25–34

126

166

35–44

183

194

45–54

214

104

55–59

114

101

60–64

112

127

65–74

141

100

75–84

111

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	637	22.0%
18 and over	2,254	78.0%
65 and over	578	20.0%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,803	96.3%
Two or more races	82	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	20	0.7%
Other race	4	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.3%	44.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	33.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	20.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$62,115

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.5%

$50k–$100k 33.2%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k–$300k 21.7%

$300k–$500k 0.5%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,600
Median rent / month	$593
Owner occupied	79.2%
Renter occupied	20.8%
Vacant	15.1%
Single-family detached	79.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	4.9%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	38.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	31.2%
3 bedrooms	41.4%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	28.9%
2 vehicles	33.4%
3 or more	33.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.3%
Electricity	26.4%
Propane / LP gas	26.2%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	648	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	56	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	143	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	343	28.8%
Households with children under 18	342	28.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	427	35.9%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	19.8%
Married	62.4%	52.0%
Separated	0.5%	2.4%
Widowed	3.9%	14.2%
Divorced	7.2%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 45.6%

Some college, no degree 16.7%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 17.0%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	23.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	80	13.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	288	47.9%
High school	152	25.3%
College / grad school	81	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.7%

Manufacturing 17.3%

Agriculture & mining 11.1%

Other services 7.0%

Public administration 6.9%

Retail trade 6.2%

Construction 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Professional & management 2.3%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.2%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	12.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	21.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	20.6%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.8%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 11.4%

Under 18 years 27.3%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 0.3%

Female-led households 44.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.9%
Retirement income	31.1%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	147	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	33.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.2%
Public insurance	41.6%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,734	94.6%
Spanish	4	0.1%
Other Indo-European	4	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,886	99.8%
Born in same state	2,867	99.2%
Born in different state	2,597	89.8%
Foreign born	19	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.2%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	396	13.7%
French	387	13.4%
Arab	190	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	71	2.5%
Polish	28	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	88.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62694

What city is ZIP code 62694 in?

ZIP code 62694 is primarily assigned to Winchester, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62694 in?

ZIP code 62694 falls within Scott County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62694 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 62694 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62694?

The median home value in ZIP code 62694 is $100,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 62694?

ZIP code 62694 has an estimated population of 2,891 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62694?

The median household income in ZIP code 62694 is $62,115, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62694 in?

ZIP code 62694 observes the CST timezone.