ZIP Code 06266

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South Windham · Windham County · Connecticut

Population
495

202/sq mi

Median home value
$232,800

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 53% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.6%

Median age 40.7

Land area
2.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 06266 in South Windham, Connecticut has a population of 495. Median home value is $232,800, 16% below the US average. 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06266 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.5 square miles in South Windham, Windham County, Connecticut. The area is home to 495 residents, producing a population density of 202 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 06266 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06266 sits at , while per-capita income is $39,083. The poverty rate stands at 20.5% and the unemployment rate at 9.5%. On housing, the median home value is $232,800 (46% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 83.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06266 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Windham County, so you can benchmark 06266 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 06266

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06266.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06266, South Windham, 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

495

Population

2.5

Area (sq mi)

202

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06266?

40.7

Median Age

37.8%

Male

62.2%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 88.7%
African American 6.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$39,083

Per Capita Income

20.5%

Poverty Rate

9.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.6%

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

What does housing look like?

110

Total Housing Units

110

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.6%
Renter 16.4%

$232,800

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

1948

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 06266, employing approximately 485 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,023,000.

21

Businesses

485

Employees

$20.0M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 19.1%
Construction 3 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 3 14.3%

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 06266 vs 06280 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
06280 Windham, CT 3,162 2.1 mi
06226 Willimantic, CT 20,114 3.1 mi
06256 North Windham, CT 2,154 4.5 mi
06254 North Franklin, CT 1,922 4.2 mi
06264 Scotland, CT 166 3.9 mi
06249 Lebanon, CT 7,308 4.6 mi
06336 Gilman, CT 84 6.6 mi
06330 Baltic, CT 3,282 5.3 mi
06350 Hanover, CT 67 5.5 mi
06250 Mansfield Center, CT 4,821 7.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06266 in?
ZIP code 06266 (South Windham) 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 06266?
ZIP code 06266 in South Windham, CT has a population of 495 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06266?
The median home value in ZIP 06266 is $232,800, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06266?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06266 is White at 88.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06266?
ZIP code 06266 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 485 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06266?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06266 are: Retail trade (4), Construction (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06266?
In ZIP code 06266, 69.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% 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 06266?
In ZIP code 06266, approximately 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06266?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06266 is 20.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for South Windham, CT

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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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