Willimantic, CT

Census ZIP code profile for Willimantic, CT — 1 ZIPs, total population 20,114. Median income, home value, education, commute, and demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

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Willimantic, CT is covered by 1 USPS ZIP code serving a combined population of 20,114 according to Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. U.S. cities rarely map cleanly to a single ZIP — Willimantic splits its residents across 1 delivery areas, each with its own demographic and housing profile. The table below lists every ZIP by population, so you can see which neighborhoods carry the weight of the city total and which are smaller pockets of the same municipal boundary.

Aggregated across every ZIP in Willimantic, the median household income averages $47,162 and per-capita income averages $24,442. Poverty rate runs at 23.0% and unemployment at 6.4%. On housing, the average median home value is $190,000 with median rent of $1,094 per month, and 36.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied. These are arithmetic averages across the 1 ZIP — not population-weighted — so small ZIPs influence the headline numbers the same as large ones.

Use this city view to compare ZIPs inside Willimantic against each other rather than hunting for a single "city average." The Affordability Dashboard linked below combines these Census inputs with HUD Fair Market Rents, FBI crime data, and Department of Labor childcare costs into a graded scorecard for Willimantic as a whole, while individual ZIP pages show fine-grained household income, housing profile, education attainment, commute time, and nearby-ZIP benchmarks. Every field on this page is sourced directly from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates — no estimates, no proprietary scoring, no editorial adjustment.

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ZIP Codes

20,114

Population

$47,162

Median Income

$190,000

Median Home Value

31.3

Median Age

How much do residents of Willimantic earn?

Median Household Income
$47,162
Per Capita Income
$24,442
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
Poverty Rate
23.0%

What does housing look like in Willimantic?

Median Home Value
$190,000
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
Owner Occupied
36.2%
Housing Units
7,654

Who lives in Willimantic?

Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
High School+
57.4%
Avg Commute
23 min
Foreign Born
11.5%

ZIP Codes in Willimantic, CT

ZIP Code Population Density Timezone
06226 20,114 1,069 America/New_York

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ZIP codes are in Willimantic, CT?
Willimantic, CT has 1 ZIP code with a combined population of 20,114, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the median household income in Willimantic?
The average median household income across Willimantic, CT ZIP codes is $47,162. The poverty rate is 23.0%.
What is the cost of living in Willimantic?
The average median home value in Willimantic, CT is $190,000. Median rent is $1,094/month. 36.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2023). Verify with Census Bureau →

Source: HUD USPS Crosswalk (ZIP-to-county mapping) and Source: simplemaps.com (ZIP coordinates & timezones). Verify with HUD →

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.