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 High-density area
- $47,162
- Median income Below-median income area
- $190,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 41st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06226 (Willimantic, CT) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 245.2 in 2023 to 261.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,442. The poverty rate is 23.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $190,000 (56% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,094; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Windham County, so 06226 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$24,442
Per Capita Income
23.0%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06226 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Willimantic, CT household income vs. every Connecticut ZIP code
Median household income among 270 reporting Connecticut ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$47,162 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,654housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 06226 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06226
Willimantic (06226)
20,114 residents
- 06268
Storrs Mansfield (06268)
11,481 residents
- 06249 7,308
Lebanon (06249)
7,308 residents
- 06237 5,492
Columbia (06237)
5,492 residents
- 06250 4,821
Mansfield Center (06250)
4,821 residents
- 06280 3,162
Windham (06280)
3,162 residents
- 06256 2,154
North Windham (06256)
2,154 residents
- 06254 1,922
North Franklin (06254)
1,922 residents
- 06266 495
South Windham (06266)
495 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06226 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06226 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06336
Gilman (06336)
$133,750 median income
- 06237
Columbia (06237)
$127,000 median income
- 06249
Lebanon (06249)
$109,135 median income
- 06254
North Franklin (06254)
$105,000 median income
- 06264
Scotland (06264)
$100,227 median income
- 06250
Mansfield Center (06250)
$99,000 median income
- 06256
North Windham (06256)
$80,333 median income
- 06280
Windham (06280)
$76,577 median income
- 06268
Storrs Mansfield (06268)
$55,219 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06226, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (20,114 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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