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Plainfield, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06374

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

8,373
125/sq mi
$71,882
Median income
$248,700
Median home value
15.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Plainfield pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
125
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06374 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06374 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Plainfield, Windham County, Connecticut, home to 8,373 residents across 67.1 square miles, a density of 125 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06374 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,882 (36% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $35,464. Local economic indicators show a 9.0% poverty rate alongside 5.4% unemployment. 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.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Windham County, letting you compare 06374 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 06374

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plainfield, CT

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,373

Population

67.1

Area (sq mi)

125

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 06374 ranks nationally

Plainfield, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,882 Top 50% higher than 50% 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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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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ZIP 06374 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 06374 ranks #3 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 06374 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 06374 ranks #9 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
06332 Central Village, CT 258 3.6 mi
06387 Wauregan, CT 213 4.3 mi
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

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
06234 standard
Brooklyn, CT
Pop: 8,244
06281 standard
Woodstock, CT
Pop: 6,930
06241 standard
Dayville, CT
Pop: 6,650

Related Areas

Windham County Plainfield, CT Connecticut

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.

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