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Willimantic, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06226

Windham County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,114
1,069/sq mi
$47,162
Median income
$190,000
Median home value
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Willimantic pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,069
people per sq mi
36%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06226 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06226 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Willimantic, Windham County, Connecticut, with 20,114 residents across 18.8 square miles, a density of 1,069 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06226 reports a modest median household income of $47,162 (58% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $24,442. 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.4%. Median home value sits at $190,000 (56% below the state average), median rent at $1,094 a month, and owner-occupancy at 36.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 06226 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Windham County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 06226

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Willimantic, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06226.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06226, Willimantic, CT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

20,114

Population

18.8

Area (sq mi)

1,069

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06226?

31.3

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

11.5%

Foreign-Born

White 57.0%
African American 5.4%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 46.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$47,162

Median Household Income

-58% vs state

$24,442

Per Capita Income

23.0%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06226 ranks nationally

Willimantic, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$47,162 11th percentile higher than 11% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,654

Total Housing Units

7,170

Occupied Units

484

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 36.2%
Renter 63.8%

$190,000

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$1,094

Median Rent

1953

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.8%

YoY Change (2024)

262

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+162%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06226 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.9% 154
2021 +16.1% 178
2022 +15.1% 205
2023 +19.4% 245
2024 +6.8% 262

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 332 business establishments in ZIP 06226, employing approximately 5,240 people with a combined annual payroll of $268,396,000.

332

Businesses

5,240

Employees

$268.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 80 24.1%
Retail trade 72 21.7%
Accommodation and food services 54 16.3%
Other services (except public administration) 30 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 3.9%
Construction 11 3.3%
Finance and insurance 10 3.0%
Information 7 2.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.1%
Manufacturing 6 1.8%
Wholesale trade 5 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.5%
Educational services 5 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 06226 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06226 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 06226 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 06226 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
06266 South Windham, CT 495 3.1 mi
06250 Mansfield Center, CT 4,821 4.5 mi
06256 North Windham, CT 2,154 3.2 mi
06280 Windham, CT 3,162 3.6 mi
06249 Lebanon, CT 7,308 5.6 mi
06237 Columbia, CT 5,492 5.3 mi
06264 Scotland, CT 166 5.6 mi
06268 Storrs Mansfield, CT 11,481 6.6 mi
06336 Gilman, CT 84 8.9 mi
06254 North Franklin, CT 1,922 7.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Windham County

06239 standard
Danielson, CT
Pop: 11,183
06260 standard
Putnam, CT
Pop: 9,510
06374 standard
Plainfield, CT
Pop: 8,373
06234 standard
Brooklyn, CT
Pop: 8,244
06281 standard
Woodstock, CT
Pop: 6,930
06241 standard
Dayville, CT
Pop: 6,650

Related Areas

Windham County Willimantic, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06226 in? ▼
ZIP code 06226 (Willimantic) is located in Windham County, Connecticut. Windham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/windham-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06226? ▼
ZIP code 06226 in Willimantic, CT has a population of 20,114 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06226? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06226 is $47,162, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06226? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06226 is $190,000, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06226? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06226 is White at 57.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 46.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06226? ▼
ZIP code 06226 has 332 business establishments employing approximately 5,240 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06226? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06226 are: Health care and social assistance (80), Retail trade (72), Accommodation and food services (54). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06226? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06226 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06226? ▼
In ZIP code 06226, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 06226? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06226 is 23.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06226? ▼
In ZIP code 06226, approximately 36.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06226? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06226 is 23.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.