Winnetka
Village in Cook County, Illinois
Winnetka is a village in Cook County, Illinois, with 12,744 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 650 ft (198 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Northfield, 1.8 miles W.
- 12,744residents (2020 Census)
- 650 ftelevation · 198 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.9 km²
- 3,343 / sq mipopulation density
- 60093main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Winnetka
Winnetka () is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States, 17 miles (27 km) north of downtown Chicago. The population was 12,508 as of the 2026 census. The village is one of the wealthiest places in the United States in terms of household income. It was the second-ranked Illinois community on Bloomberg's 2019 Richest Places Annual Index. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Winnetka's median household income exceeded $250,000 in 2023.
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Living in Winnetka
- Median household income
- $250,001
- Median home value
- $1,337,800
- Median rent
- $1,842/mo
- Median age
- 41.5
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Winnetka had 12,744 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,744 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,343 per sq mi (1,291 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Winnetka at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 12,744 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.81 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1062° N, 87.7428° W |
| ZIP codes | 60093, 60043 |
| Official website | villageofwinnetka.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1782530 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Winnetka
- Northfield1.8 mi W
- Kenilworth1.9 mi SE
- Wilmette2.1 mi S
- Glencoe2.2 mi NW
- Golf3.9 mi SW
- Glenview4.6 mi W
- Evanston4.8 mi SE
- Skokie4.9 mi S
- Northbrook5.0 mi W
- Morton Grove5.0 mi SW
- Highland Park6.3 mi NW
- Niles6.4 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Winnetka
What county is Winnetka in?
Winnetka is in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the population of Winnetka, IL?
12,744 people lived in Winnetka at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Winnetka, IL?
The main ZIP code is 60093. Other ZIP codes: 60043.
What is the elevation of Winnetka?
650 feet (198 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Winnetka?
Northfield (1.8 mi), Kenilworth (1.9 mi), Wilmette (2.1 mi), Glencoe (2.2 mi), Golf (3.9 mi).
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