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Woodstock, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06281

Windham County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,930
48/sq mi
$125,778
Median income
$428,800
Median home value
49.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Woodstock pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
48
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06281 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06281 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Woodstock, Windham County, Connecticut, home to 6,930 residents across 143.8 square miles, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06281 skews affluent, with a median household income of $125,778 (11% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $66,093. Local economic indicators show a 4.4% poverty rate alongside 4.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $428,800 (1% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,149 monthly, and 83.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 06281 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Windham County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 06281

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodstock, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06281.

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 06281, Woodstock, 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

6,930

Population

143.8

Area (sq mi)

48

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06281?

46.2

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 91.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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?

$125,778

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$66,093

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06281 ranks nationally

Woodstock, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$125,778 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,180

Total Housing Units

2,948

Occupied Units

232

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.3%
Renter 16.7%

$428,800

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$1,149

Median Rent

1985

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

+8.3%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06281 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 164
2021 +14.3% 187
2022 +7.6% 201
2023 +8.8% 219
2024 +8.3% 237

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 103 business establishments in ZIP 06281, employing approximately 1,072 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,454,000.

103

Businesses

1,072

Employees

$63.5M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 22 21.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 12 11.7%
Manufacturing 9 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 8 7.8%
Retail trade 7 6.8%
Health care and social assistance 7 6.8%
Wholesale trade 5 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.9%
Finance and insurance 3 2.9%

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 06281 vs 06282 →

ZIP 06281 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 06281 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 06281 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 06281 ranks #2 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
06282 Woodstock Valley, CT 1,096 3.9 mi
01550 Southbridge, MA 16,719 6.1 mi
06262 Quinebaug, CT 586 4.8 mi
06259 Pomfret Center, CT 4,498 7.2 mi
06255 North Grosvenordale, CT 4,744 5.9 mi
06242 Eastford, CT 1,408 6.9 mi
01571 Dudley, MA 11,390 7.0 mi
01566 Sturbridge, MA 6,294 9.6 mi
06260 Putnam, CT 9,510 8.6 mi
06263 Rogers, CT 345 10.7 mi

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Pop: 20,114
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Pop: 11,183
06260 standard
Putnam, CT
Pop: 9,510
06374 standard
Plainfield, CT
Pop: 8,373
06234 standard
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Pop: 8,244
06241 standard
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Pop: 6,650

Related Areas

Windham County Woodstock, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06281 in? ▼
ZIP code 06281 (Woodstock) 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 06281? ▼
ZIP code 06281 in Woodstock, CT has a population of 6,930 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06281? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06281 is $125,778, which is 65% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06281? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06281 is $428,800, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06281? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06281 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06281? ▼
ZIP code 06281 has 103 business establishments employing approximately 1,072 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06281? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06281 are: Construction (22), Professional, scientific, and technical services (14), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06281? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06281 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 06281? ▼
In ZIP code 06281, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.1% 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 06281? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06281 is 29.9 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 06281? ▼
In ZIP code 06281, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06281? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06281 is 4.4% 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.