ZIP Code 06280

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Windham · Windham County · Connecticut

Population
3,162

84/sq mi

Median income
$76,577

▲ 0% vs US

higher than 57% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$250,500

▼ 10% vs US

higher than 58% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.6%

Median age 48.6

Land area
37.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 06280 in Windham, Connecticut has a population of 3,162. The median household income is $76,577, which is 0% above the national average. Median home value is $250,500, 10% below the US average. 19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06280 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 37.8 square miles in Windham, Windham County, Connecticut. The area is home to 3,162 residents, producing a population density of 84 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 06280 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06280 sits at $76,577 (32% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $44,269. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $250,500 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $1,731 per month, and 75.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06280 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Windham County, so you can benchmark 06280 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 06280

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06280.

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 06280, 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

3,162

Population

37.8

Area (sq mi)

84

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06280?

48.6

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 90.9%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%

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?

$76,577

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$44,269

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,456

Total Housing Units

1,453

Occupied Units

3

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.1%
Renter 24.9%

$250,500

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$1,731

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+18.3%

YoY Change (2024)

221

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+121%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06280 have increased 18.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.3% 138
2021 +11.9% 154
2022 +10.6% 171
2023 +9.3% 187
2024 +18.3% 221

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 24 business establishments in ZIP 06280, employing approximately 469 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,072,000.

24

Businesses

469

Employees

$18.1M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 20.8%
Health care and social assistance 4 16.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 12.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 3 12.5%

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 Code City Population Distance
06264 Scotland, CT 166 2.1 mi
06266 South Windham, CT 495 2.1 mi
06256 North Windham, CT 2,154 3.2 mi
06254 North Franklin, CT 1,922 5.4 mi
06226 Willimantic, CT 20,114 3.6 mi
06235 Chaplin, CT 2,257 7.0 mi
06330 Baltic, CT 3,282 4.8 mi
06350 Hanover, CT 67 4.8 mi
06250 Mansfield Center, CT 4,821 6.3 mi
06389 Yantic, CT 41 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06280 in?
ZIP code 06280 (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 06280?
ZIP code 06280 in Windham, CT has a population of 3,162 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06280?
The median household income in ZIP 06280 is $76,577, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06280?
The median home value in ZIP 06280 is $250,500, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06280?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06280 is White at 90.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06280?
ZIP code 06280 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 469 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06280?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06280 are: Construction (5), Health care and social assistance (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06280?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06280 increased by 18.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 06280?
In ZIP code 06280, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 06280?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06280 is 26.6 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 06280?
In ZIP code 06280, approximately 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06280?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06280 is 12.2% 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 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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