ZIP Code 06374

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Plainfield · Windham County · Connecticut

Population
8,373

125/sq mi

Median income
$71,882

▼ 6% vs US

higher than 50% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$248,700

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 57% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.4%

Median age 42.7

Land area
67.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 06374 in Plainfield, Connecticut has a population of 8,373. The median household income is $71,882, which is 6% below the national average. Median home value is $248,700, 11% below the US average. 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06374 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 67.1 square miles in Plainfield, Windham County, Connecticut. The area is home to 8,373 residents, producing a population density of 125 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 06374 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06374 sits at $71,882 (36% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $35,464. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $248,700 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $1,302 per month, and 72.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06374 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Windham County, so you can benchmark 06374 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 06374

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06374.

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 06374, Plainfield, 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

8,373

Population

67.1

Area (sq mi)

125

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06374?

42.7

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 89.3%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

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?

$71,882

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$35,464

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 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 54.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,293

Total Housing Units

3,185

Occupied Units

108

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%

$248,700

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$1,302

Median Rent

1968

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

+10.7%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06374 have increased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 158
2021 +15.8% 182
2022 +12.4% 205
2023 +6.5% 218
2024 +10.7% 242

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 192 business establishments in ZIP 06374, employing approximately 2,954 people with a combined annual payroll of $125,516,000.

192

Businesses

2,954

Employees

$125.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 35 18.2%
Accommodation and food services 28 14.6%
Health care and social assistance 25 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 21 10.9%
Construction 16 8.3%
Manufacturing 13 6.8%
Transportation and warehousing 13 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 4.7%
Finance and insurance 8 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.6%
Wholesale trade 4 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.1%

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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06354 Moosup, CT 6,141 3.4 mi
06331 Canterbury, CT 5,137 4.6 mi
06373 Oneco, CT 345 6.0 mi
06351 Jewett City, CT 16,301 6.6 mi
06377 Sterling, CT 2,962 5.9 mi
06234 Brooklyn, CT 8,244 7.8 mi
06239 Danielson, CT 11,183 8.2 mi
06384 Voluntown, CT 2,672 8.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06374 in?
ZIP code 06374 (Plainfield) 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 06374?
ZIP code 06374 in Plainfield, CT has a population of 8,373 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06374?
The median household income in ZIP 06374 is $71,882, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06374?
The median home value in ZIP 06374 is $248,700, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06374?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06374 is White at 89.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06374?
ZIP code 06374 has 192 business establishments employing approximately 2,954 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06374?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06374 are: Retail trade (35), Accommodation and food services (28), Health care and social assistance (25). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06374?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06374 increased by 10.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 06374?
In ZIP code 06374, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% 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 06374?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06374 is 29.5 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 06374?
In ZIP code 06374, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06374?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06374 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Plainfield, 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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