Willington, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06279
Tolland County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,041
- 70/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $91,114
- Median income Above-median income area
- $305,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Willington pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 70
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06279 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 06279 (Willington, CT) rose +9.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.3 in 2023 to 229.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06279 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Willington, Tolland County, Connecticut, home to 6,041 residents across 86.2 square miles, a density of 70 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06279 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,114 (19% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,029. The poverty rate is 13.0%, with unemployment at 1.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $305,800 (30% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,357; owner occupancy is 64.0%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tolland County, so 06279 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 06279
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Willington, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06279.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 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 06279, Willington, 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
6,041
Population
86.2
Area (sq mi)
70
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06279?
37.5
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
6.1%
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?
$91,114
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$51,029
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06279 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Willington, 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)
$91,114 29th percentile higher than 29% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Connecticut ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,717housing units
2,717
Total Housing Units
2,627
Occupied Units
90
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$305,800
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$1,357
Median Rent
1976
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
+9.4%
YoY Change (2024)
229
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+129%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06279 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 151 |
| 2021 | +10.4% | 167 |
| 2022 | +12.4% | 188 |
| 2023 | +11.5% | 209 |
| 2024 | +9.4% | 229 |
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 86 business establishments in ZIP 06279, employing approximately 1,626 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,733,000.
86
Businesses
1,626
Employees
$58.7M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 15.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 11.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 8.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 5.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 3.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 06279 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06084
Tolland (06084)
15,067 residents
- 06076
Stafford Springs (06076)
12,659 residents
- 06238
Coventry (06238)
12,428 residents
- 06268
Storrs Mansfield (06268)
11,481 residents
- 06269
Storrs Mansfield (06269)
9,844 residents
- 06279
Willington (06279)
6,041 residents
- 06250 4,821
Mansfield Center (06250)
4,821 residents
- 06278 4,454
Ashford (06278)
4,454 residents
- 06235 2,257
Chaplin (06235)
2,257 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06279 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06279 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06084
Tolland (06084)
$133,611 median income
- 06278
Ashford (06278)
$121,875 median income
- 06238
Coventry (06238)
$108,213 median income
- 06250
Mansfield Center (06250)
$99,000 median income
- 06235
Chaplin (06235)
$98,059 median income
- 06076
Stafford Springs (06076)
$92,016 median income
- 06279
Willington (06279)
$91,114 median income
- 06268
Storrs Mansfield (06268)
$55,219 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06279 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06278 | Ashford, CT | 4,454 | 4.6 mi |
| 06269 | Storrs Mansfield, CT | 9,844 | 5.6 mi |
| 06268 | Storrs Mansfield, CT | 11,481 | 6.2 mi |
| 06076 | Stafford Springs, CT | 12,659 | 6.9 mi |
| 06084 | Tolland, CT | 15,067 | 5.5 mi |
| 06250 | Mansfield Center, CT | 4,821 | 8.6 mi |
| 06238 | Coventry, CT | 12,428 | 8.4 mi |
| 06235 | Chaplin, CT | 2,257 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06279, 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 (6,041 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 06279 in?
ZIP code 06279 (Willington) is located in Tolland County, Connecticut. Tolland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tolland-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06279?
ZIP code 06279 in Willington, CT has a population of 6,041 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06279?
The median household income in ZIP 06279 is $91,114, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06279?
The median home value in ZIP 06279 is $305,800, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06279?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06279 is White at 85.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06279?
ZIP code 06279 has 86 business establishments employing approximately 1,626 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06279?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06279 are: Construction (13), Transportation and warehousing (11), Retail trade (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06279?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06279 increased by 9.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. 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 06279?
In ZIP code 06279, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.2% 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 06279?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06279 is 26.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06279?
In ZIP code 06279, approximately 64.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06279?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06279 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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