Putnam, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06260
Windham County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,510
- 184/sq mi High-density area
- $70,502
- Median income Near-median income area
- $269,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Putnam pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 184
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06260 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 06260 (Putnam, CT) rose +13.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 215.7 in 2023 to 245.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06260 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut, home to 9,510 residents across 51.8 square miles, a density of 184 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06260 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,502 (38% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,966. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $269,500 (38% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,149; owner occupancy is 59.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Windham County, so 06260 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 06260
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Putnam, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06260.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
57 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 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 06260, Putnam, 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
9,510
Population
51.8
Area (sq mi)
184
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06260?
43.7
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
4.7%
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?
$70,502
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$38,966
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06260 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Putnam, 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)
$70,502 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
4,398housing units
4,398
Total Housing Units
4,161
Occupied Units
237
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$269,500
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$1,149
Median Rent
1961
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
+13.6%
YoY Change (2024)
245
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+145%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06260 have increased 13.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.2% | 169 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 189 |
| 2022 | +10.9% | 209 |
| 2023 | +3.2% | 216 |
| 2024 | +13.6% | 245 |
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 319 business establishments in ZIP 06260, employing approximately 5,569 people with a combined annual payroll of $289,148,000.
319
Businesses
5,569
Employees
$289.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 57 | 17.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 57 | 17.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 40 | 12.5% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 21 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 1.9% |
| Information | 5 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.9% |
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 06260 vs 06241 →
ZIP 06260 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01570
Webster (01570)
16,767 residents
- 06239
Danielson (06239)
11,183 residents
- 06260
Putnam (06260)
9,510 residents
- 02859
Pascoag (02859)
6,738 residents
- 06241 6,650
Dayville (06241)
6,650 residents
- 06255 4,744
North Grosvenordale (06255)
4,744 residents
- 06259 4,498
Pomfret Center (06259)
4,498 residents
- 06277 4,140
Thompson (06277)
4,140 residents
- 06262 586
Quinebaug (06262)
586 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06260 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06260 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02859
Pascoag (02859)
$124,592 median income
- 06243
East Killingly (06243)
$122,083 median income
- 06277
Thompson (06277)
$110,000 median income
- 06259
Pomfret Center (06259)
$108,476 median income
- 06255
North Grosvenordale (06255)
$88,750 median income
- 06241
Dayville (06241)
$88,389 median income
- 06263
Rogers (06263)
$88,011 median income
- 06239
Danielson (06239)
$74,267 median income
- 01570
Webster (01570)
$72,895 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06260 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06241 | Dayville, CT | 6,650 | 3.8 mi |
| 06277 | Thompson, CT | 4,140 | 4.5 mi |
| 06263 | Rogers, CT | 345 | 5.1 mi |
| 06255 | North Grosvenordale, CT | 4,744 | 5.7 mi |
| 06239 | Danielson, CT | 11,183 | 8.2 mi |
| 06243 | East Killingly, CT | 60 | 5.7 mi |
| 06259 | Pomfret Center, CT | 4,498 | 6.7 mi |
| 01570 | Webster, MA | 16,767 | 10.0 mi |
| 02859 | Pascoag, RI | 6,738 | 7.6 mi |
| 06262 | Quinebaug, CT | 586 | 8.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06260, 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 (9,510 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 06260 in?
ZIP code 06260 (Putnam) 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 06260?
ZIP code 06260 in Putnam, CT has a population of 9,510 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06260?
The median household income in ZIP 06260 is $70,502, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06260?
The median home value in ZIP 06260 is $269,500, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06260?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06260 is White at 85.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06260?
ZIP code 06260 has 319 business establishments employing approximately 5,569 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06260?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06260 are: Retail trade (57), Health care and social assistance (57), Accommodation and food services (40). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06260?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06260 increased by 13.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 06260?
In ZIP code 06260, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% 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 06260?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06260 is 24.8 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 06260?
In ZIP code 06260, approximately 59.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06260?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06260 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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