Winchester
City in Scott County, Illinois

Winchester is a city in Scott County, Illinois, with 1,574 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 545 ft (166 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Riggston, 4.8 miles N.
- 1,574residents (2020 Census)
- 545 ftelevation · 166 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.9 km²
- 1,395 / sq mipopulation density
- 62694ZIP code
About Winchester
Winchester is a city in and the county seat of Scott County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Winchester had a population of 1,574. Winchester is part of the Jacksonville Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Winchester
- Median household income
- $48,250
- Median home value
- $93,900
- Median rent
- $593/mo
- Median age
- 44.6
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Winchester had 1,574 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,574 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,395 per sq mi (538 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Winchester at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Scott County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,574 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.13 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6298° N, 90.4560° W |
| ZIP code | 62694 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1782270 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Winchester
- Riggston4.8 mi N
- Alsey5.0 mi S
- Glasgow5.7 mi S
- Merritt6.3 mi N
- Exeter6.5 mi N
- Lynnville7.0 mi NE
- Oxville7.6 mi NW
- Florence8.3 mi W
- Manchester9.0 mi SE
- Bluffs9.3 mi NW
- Chapin9.9 mi N
- Wilmington10.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Winchester
What county is Winchester in?
Winchester is in Scott County, Illinois.
What is the population of Winchester, IL?
1,574 people lived in Winchester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Winchester, IL?
The ZIP code of Winchester is 62694.
What is the elevation of Winchester?
545 feet (166 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Winchester?
Riggston (4.8 mi), Alsey (5.0 mi), Glasgow (5.7 mi), Merritt (6.3 mi), Exeter (6.5 mi).
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