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Winnebago, IL
Village in Winnebago County, Illinois.
Population
2,981
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,542
ZIP codes
0
Winnebago and its ZIP codes
Winnebago at a glance
- Winnebago is about 6.7 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $92,614, 11% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $194,000 (26% below Illinois) and median rent is $992 a month.
Local data for Winnebago, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Winnebago, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,614
Poverty rate
6.6%
Median home value
$194,000
Median rent
$992/mo
Homeownership
87.0%
Bachelor's or higher
30.0%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (845), Irish Americans (319), Swedish Americans (243).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Winnebago County. PPP loans are for Winnebago.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,286
125,716 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,188
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.5B
FY 2026, $8,797 per person
How people get to work
Winnebago, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Winnebago, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
784
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
585
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 15°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Winnebago, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Winnebago
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Westlake VillageCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.9 |
| PecatonicaVillage | 6.5 mi | 1.3 |
| RockfordCity | 9.9 mi | 65.3 |
| ByronCity | 10 mi | 4.6 |
| New MilfordVillage | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| Stillman ValleyVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| RidottVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| DurandVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Machesney ParkVillage | 12 mi | 12.7 |
| Davis JunctionVillage | 13 mi | 4.2 |
| Leaf RiverVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| German ValleyVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Loves ParkCity | 13 mi | 16.3 |
| DavisVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Cherry ValleyVillage | 15 mi | 8.4 |
| RocktonVillage | 15 mi | 6.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Winnebago, IL in?
- Winnebago is in Winnebago County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Winnebago, IL?
- About 2,981 people live in Winnebago, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Winnebago?
- Nearby places include Westlake Village (3.8 mi), Pecatonica (6.5 mi), Rockford (9.9 mi), Byron (10 mi), New Milford (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023