ZIP Code 06226 -- Willimantic, CT

Windham | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 40% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.

Quick Overview

Population
19,344
Unknown
Median Income
$47,162
Home Value
$190,000
Median Rent
$1,094
Median Age
31.30
Diversity Index
71.70
Very High
Cost of Living
77.2
significantly below average
Unemployment
6.4%

About ZIP Code 06226

ZIP code 06226 in Willimantic, Connecticut is a unknown area with a population of 19,344. The median household income is $47,162, which is This is 37% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $190,000, representing a price-to-income ratio of 4x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 77.2 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 31.30 years. Approximately 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Windham, CT.

Population & Age

Total Population
19,344
Median Age
31.30
Male Population
9,306
48.1%
Female Population
10,038
51.9%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
71.70 Very High
White
57.0%
Black or African American
5.4%
Hispanic or Latino
46.0%
Asian
2.1%
Native American
0.9%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
22.2%
Other Race
12.3%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$47,162
Mean Household Income
$63,627
Per Capita Income
$24,442
Below Poverty Line
23.0%

This is 37% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$190,000
Median Rent
$1,094
Total Housing Units
7,654
Occupied Units
7,170
Vacant Units
484
6.3% vacancy
Median Year Built
1953
Owner Occupied
36.2%
Renter Occupied
63.8%
Price-to-Income Ratio 4x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 36.2% Renter 63.8%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 80.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%
Graduate or Professional Degree 11.1%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
9,405
Employment Rate
93.6%
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
69.6%
Carpool
10.1%
Public Transit
4.2%
Work from Home
6.5%

Cost of Living Index

77.2
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 06226 is 22.8% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Windham

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
06239 Danielson 11,185 $74,267
06260 Putnam 9,266 $70,502
06234 Brooklyn 8,517 $96,207
06374 Plainfield 7,838 $71,882
06281 Woodstock 7,237 $125,778
06241 Dayville 6,585 $88,389

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 06226

ZIP code 06226 (Willimantic, CT) has a total population of 19,344 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 31.30 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 06226 is $47,162 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 37% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 06226 is primarily located in Willimantic, Connecticut (CT). It falls within Windham County.

The median home value in ZIP code 06226 is $190,000, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,094.

The median age in ZIP code 06226 is 31.30 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 06226 has a cost of living index of 77.18 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 06226, 24.35% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 11.12% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 06226 is 6.39%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 6.53% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.