ZIP Code 06226
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Willimantic · Windham County · Connecticut
- Population
- 20,114
- Median income
- $47,162
- Median home value
- $190,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.4%
- Land area
- 18.8 sq mi
1,069/sq mi
▼ 38% vs US
higher than 11% of US ZIPs
▼ 32% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.3
New York
ZIP code 06226 in Willimantic, Connecticut has a population of 20,114. The median household income is $47,162, which is 38% below the national average. Median home value is $190,000, 32% below the US average. 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06226 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.8 square miles in Willimantic, Windham County, Connecticut. The area is home to 20,114 residents, producing a population density of 1,069 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 06226 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06226 sits at $47,162 (58% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $24,442. The poverty rate stands at 23.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $190,000 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $1,094 per month, and 36.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06226 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Windham County, so you can benchmark 06226 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 06226
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06226.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
80 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
72 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 30
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 20
Professional, scientific, and technical services
20 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 06226?
31.3
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
11.5%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06226 vs 06266 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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