Windham, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06280
Windham County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,162
- 84/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,577
- Median income Near-median income area
- $250,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Windham pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 84
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06280 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 06280 (Windham, CT) rose +18.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 186.6 in 2023 to 220.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06280 covers 37.8 square miles in Windham, Windham County, Connecticut (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,162 residents on file, a density of 84 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06280 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,577 (32% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,269. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $250,500 (42% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,731; owner occupancy is 75.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Windham County, so 06280 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 06280
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Windham, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06280.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,162
Population
37.8
Area (sq mi)
84
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06280?
48.6
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
5.4%
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?
$76,577
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$44,269
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06280 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Windham, 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)
$76,577 16th percentile higher than 16% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
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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
1,456housing units
1,456
Total Housing Units
1,453
Occupied Units
3
Vacant Units
2.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$250,500
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$1,731
Median Rent
1966
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
+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 06280 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06226
Willimantic (06226)
20,114 residents
- 06250 4,821
Mansfield Center (06250)
4,821 residents
- 06330 3,282
Baltic (06330)
3,282 residents
- 06280 3,162
Windham (06280)
3,162 residents
- 06235 2,257
Chaplin (06235)
2,257 residents
- 06256 2,154
North Windham (06256)
2,154 residents
- 06254 1,922
North Franklin (06254)
1,922 residents
- 06266 495
South Windham (06266)
495 residents
- 06264 166
Scotland (06264)
166 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06280 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06280 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06254
North Franklin (06254)
$105,000 median income
- 06264
Scotland (06264)
$100,227 median income
- 06250
Mansfield Center (06250)
$99,000 median income
- 06330
Baltic (06330)
$98,698 median income
- 06235
Chaplin (06235)
$98,059 median income
- 06256
North Windham (06256)
$80,333 median income
- 06280
Windham (06280)
$76,577 median income
- 06226
Willimantic (06226)
$47,162 median income
- 06350 $40,950
Hanover (06350)
$40,950 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06280 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06280, 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 (3,162 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 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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