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Winnetka, IL
Village in Cook County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60093.
Population
12,484
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,275
ZIP codes
1
Winnetka and its ZIP codes
Winnetka at a glance
- Winnetka is about 14 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 191st among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,337,800 (about 5.1 times the Illinois figure) and median rent is $1,842 a month.
Local data for Winnetka, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Winnetka, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$250,000+
Poverty rate
1.6%
Median home value
$1,337,800
Median rent
$1,842/mo
Homeownership
92.0%
Bachelor's or higher
86.7%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
32.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,184), German Americans (2,935), Italian Americans (1,257).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cook County. PPP loans are for Winnetka.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$90,477
2,594,810 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,964
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$35.97B
FY 2026, $6,818 per person
PPP loans
$103M
1,262 loans, 12,091 jobs reported
How people get to work
Winnetka, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone45.2%
- Carpooled3.0%
- Public transit16.5%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.1%
- Worked from home29.2%
Average one-way commute: 32.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Winnetka, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,829
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6,353
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 16°F
39.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Winnetka, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.6%
U.S. 33.3% -9.7 pts
Diabetes
7.4%
U.S. 12.1% -4.7 pts
Smoking
5.6%
U.S. 12.8% -7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.5%
U.S. 11.1% -7.6 pts
ZIP codes in Winnetka
1 in or overlapping Winnetka. Population shown
Cities near Winnetka
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KenilworthVillage | 2 mi | 0.6 |
| NorthfieldVillage | 2 mi | 3.2 |
| GlencoeVillage | 2.1 mi | 3.7 |
| WilmetteVillage | 2.4 mi | 5.4 |
| GolfVillage | 4.2 mi | 0.4 |
| GlenviewVillage | 4.5 mi | 14.5 |
| NorthbrookVillage | 4.6 mi | 13.2 |
| EvanstonCity | 5 mi | 7.8 |
| SkokieVillage | 5.1 mi | 10.1 |
| Morton GroveVillage | 5.1 mi | 5.1 |
| NilesVillage | 6.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Highland ParkCity | 6.6 mi | 12.2 |
| DeerfieldVillage | 6.7 mi | 5.5 |
| LincolnwoodVillage | 7.1 mi | 2.7 |
| HighwoodCity | 7.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Park RidgeCity | 8.2 mi | 7.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Winnetka, IL in?
- Winnetka is in Cook County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Winnetka, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Winnetka include 60093.
- What is the population of Winnetka, IL?
- About 12,484 people live in Winnetka, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Winnetka?
- Nearby places include Kenilworth (2 mi), Northfield (2 mi), Glencoe (2.1 mi), Wilmette (2.4 mi), Golf (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023