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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
$76,577
Median income
$250,500
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $44,269. Local economic indicators show a 12.2% poverty rate alongside 2.7% unemployment. 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.

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. 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 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.

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 06280 ranks nationally

Windham, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$76,577 Top 43% higher than 57% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06280 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 06280 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Windham County

06226 standard
Willimantic, CT
Pop: 20,114
06239 standard
Danielson, CT
Pop: 11,183
06260 standard
Putnam, CT
Pop: 9,510
06374 standard
Plainfield, CT
Pop: 8,373
06234 standard
Brooklyn, CT
Pop: 8,244
06281 standard
Woodstock, CT
Pop: 6,930

Related Areas

Windham County Windham, CT Connecticut

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.