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Winchester, OH

Village in Adams County, Ohio.

Population

1,282

Land area

2.6sq mi

People per sq mi

490

ZIP codes

0

Winchester and its ZIP codes

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Winchester at a glance

  • Winchester is 70% denser than Ohio as a whole.
  • The median household income is $40,625, 43% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,900 (39% below Ohio) and median rent is $555 a month.

Local data for Winchester, OH

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Winchester, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$40,625

Poverty rate

21.0%

Median home value

$130,900

Median rent

$555/mo

Homeownership

56.3%

Bachelor's or higher

14.9%

Median age

32.0

Average commute

37.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (107), German Americans (104), Italian Americans (15).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adams County. PPP loans are for Winchester.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,612

6,923 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,003

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$176M

FY 2026, $6,422 per person

Adams County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Winchester, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.8%
  • Carpooled10.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.1%

Average one-way commute: 37.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Winchester, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: heat wave

Storm events since 1996

514

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

50

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 17°F

47.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Winchester, OH, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.7%

U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts

Diabetes

14.1%

U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts

Smoking

19.9%

U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.2%

U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts

Cities near Winchester

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SeamanVillage3.9 mi1.1
Cherry ForkCensus-designated place4.3 mi0.3
Lake WaynokaCensus-designated place6.7 mi4.3
MowrystownVillage8.6 mi0.5
RussellvilleVillage8.8 mi0.7
SardiniaVillage9.1 mi1.8
West UnionVillage12 mi2.8
BufordCensus-designated place13 mi1.5
PeeblesVillage14 mi1.2
BentonvilleCensus-designated place14 mi1.7
GeorgetownVillage14 mi4.2
Mount OrabVillage16 mi9.7
Sinking SpringVillage17 mi0.5
RipleyVillage17 mi2
ManchesterVillage18 mi1.3
HamersvilleVillage18 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Winchester, OH in?
Winchester is in Adams County, Ohio.
What is the population of Winchester, OH?
About 1,282 people live in Winchester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Winchester?
Nearby places include Seaman (3.9 mi), Cherry Fork (4.3 mi), Lake Waynoka (6.7 mi), Mowrystown (8.6 mi), Russellville (8.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023