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Winchester, IN
City in Randolph County, Indiana.
Population
5,284
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,528
ZIP codes
0
Winchester and its ZIP codes
Winchester at a glance
- Winchester is about 8 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 126th most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $52,439 a year, 27% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,600 (55% below Indiana) and median rent is $756 a month.
Local data for Winchester, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Winchester, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,439
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$97,600
Median rent
$756/mo
Homeownership
70.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
15.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (863), Irish Americans (607), Scottish Americans (131).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Randolph County. PPP loans are for Winchester.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,307
7,083 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,646
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$157M
FY 2026, $6,405 per person
How people get to work
Winchester, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.7%
- Carpooled18.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 15.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Winchester, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
278
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
62
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
40.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Winchester, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Winchester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SaratogaTown | 5.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Union CityCity | 8.2 mi | 2.3 |
| FarmlandTown | 8.2 mi | 0.5 |
| RidgevilleTown | 8.7 mi | 0.6 |
| LynnTown | 8.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Union City, OHVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.9 |
| SpartanburgCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.3 |
| ModocTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Parker CityTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| WindsorCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Palestine, OHVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| EconomyTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| LosantvilleTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Fountain CityTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| RedkeyTown | 15 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Winchester, IN in?
- Winchester is in Randolph County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Winchester, IN?
- About 5,284 people live in Winchester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Winchester?
- Nearby places include Saratoga (5.4 mi), Union City (8.2 mi), Farmland (8.2 mi), Ridgeville (8.7 mi), Lynn (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023