ZIP Code 06266
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South Windham · Windham County · Connecticut
- Population
- 495
- Median home value
- $232,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.6%
- Land area
- 2.5 sq mi
202/sq mi
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.7
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06266?
40.7
Median Age
37.8%
Male
62.2%
Female
1.8%
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?
$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?
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
$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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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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