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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
$70,502
Median income
$269,500
Median home value
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $38,966. Local economic indicators show a 11.5% poverty rate alongside 4.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $269,500 (38% below the state average), median rent at $1,149 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 06260, plus 6 more within Windham County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 06260?

43.7

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 85.2%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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

$38,966

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06260 ranks nationally

Putnam, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,502 47th percentile higher than 47% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,398

Total Housing Units

4,161

Occupied Units

237

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.7%
Renter 40.3%

$269,500

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06260 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 06260 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 06260 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Windham County

06226 standard
Willimantic, CT
Pop: 20,114
06239 standard
Danielson, CT
Pop: 11,183
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 Putnam, CT Connecticut

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.

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