Quinebaug, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06262
Windham County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 586
- 238/sq mi High-density area
- $218,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 0.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Quinebaug pairs below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 238
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06262 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 06262 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Quinebaug, Windham County, Connecticut, home to just 586 residents across 2.5 square miles, a density of 238 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 06262, but per-capita income is $43,340. Unemployment is 27.9%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $218,400 (50% below the average Connecticut ZIP); owner occupancy is 95.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 0.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Windham County, so 06262 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 →
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 06262, Quinebaug, 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
586
Population
2.5
Area (sq mi)
238
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06262?
53.9
Median Age
57.6%
Male
42.4%
Female
6.6%
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?
$43,340
Per Capita Income
2.0%
Poverty Rate
27.9%
Unemployment Rate
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
375housing units
375
Total Housing Units
375
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$218,400
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
1950
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 06262, employing approximately 38 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,246,000.
6
Businesses
38
Employees
$3.2M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 50.0% |
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 06262 vs 01571 →
ZIP 06262 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
- 01550
Southbridge (01550)
16,719 residents
- 01507
Charlton (01507)
12,981 residents
- 01571
Dudley (01571)
11,390 residents
- 01540
Oxford (01540)
11,291 residents
- 06260
Putnam (06260)
9,510 residents
- 06281
Woodstock (06281)
6,930 residents
- 06255 4,744
North Grosvenordale (06255)
4,744 residents
- 06277 4,140
Thompson (06277)
4,140 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06262 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01571 | Dudley, MA | 11,390 | 2.5 mi |
| 06255 | North Grosvenordale, CT | 4,744 | 3.2 mi |
| 06281 | Woodstock, CT | 6,930 | 4.8 mi |
| 01550 | Southbridge, MA | 16,719 | 5.2 mi |
| 01570 | Webster, MA | 16,767 | 5.6 mi |
| 01507 | Charlton, MA | 12,981 | 8.0 mi |
| 06277 | Thompson, CT | 4,140 | 6.6 mi |
| 01540 | Oxford, MA | 11,291 | 8.1 mi |
| 06260 | Putnam, CT | 9,510 | 8.6 mi |
| 01537 | North Oxford, MA | 2,248 | 10.2 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 06262 in?
ZIP code 06262 (Quinebaug) 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 06262?
ZIP code 06262 in Quinebaug, CT has a population of 586 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06262?
The median home value in ZIP 06262 is $218,400, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06262?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06262 is White at 93.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06262?
ZIP code 06262 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 38 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06262?
In ZIP code 06262, 68.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 0.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06262?
In ZIP code 06262, approximately 95.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06262?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06262 is 2.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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