06096 ZIP Code
Windsor Locks, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06096 |
| City/Town: | Windsor Locks |
| County: | Capitol Region |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,563 |
| Median Household Income: | $85,570 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,420 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,584 |
| Median Home Value: | $236,200 |
| Land Area: | 9.0 sq miles
23.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.9278, -72.6516 |
Population Information (06096 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,563 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,852 | 46.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,711 | 53.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 758 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 626 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 547 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 735 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 718 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,658 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,666 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,373 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,259 | 10.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,031 | 8.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,116 | 8.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 669 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 407 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06096 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $236,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,303 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,584 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,417 | 97.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 167 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,327 | 79.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,090 | 20.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06096 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,179 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 117 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 318 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,371 | 36.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,677 | 18.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,071 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,750 | 19.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 875 | 9.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06096 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $85,570 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $103,320 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $105,544 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,420 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06096 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,667 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,106 | 92.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 561 | 7.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,844 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,928 | 83.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 959 | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 209 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06096 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,560 | 76.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 790 | 6.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 856 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 379 | 3.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 978 | 7.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 797 | 6.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 862 | 6.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 766 | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 15 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 81 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06096 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 263 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 43 | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 369 | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 308 | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 375 | 6.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,020 | 18.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 658 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,373 | 25.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 506 | 9.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 502 | 9.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06096 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,388 | 75.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 643 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 78 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 58 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 113 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 706 | 9.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06096 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 16 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 289 | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,107 | 15.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 188 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 681 | 9.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 478 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 66 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 820 | 11.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 742 | 10.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,559 | 21.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 571 | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 288 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 301 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06096 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (06096 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,219 | 97.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,543 | 76.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,375 | 34.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 303 | 2.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06096 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,300 | 79.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,744 | 32.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,356 | 25.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 120 | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 62 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 535 | 9.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06096 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,899 | 69.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 428 | 7.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 379 | 6.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 78 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 187 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 189 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 424 | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06096 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 26 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 205 | 3.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 451 | 8.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 224 | 4.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 439 | 7.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 587 | 10.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 878 | 15.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,724 | 30.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 262 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 788 | 14.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06096 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 42 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 698 | 12.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,549 | 27.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,426 | 43.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 733 | 13.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 136 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06096 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,392 | 44.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 122 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 528 | 9.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,198 | 40.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 36 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 80 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 61 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06096 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 335 | 6.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,000 | 36.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,986 | 36.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,096 | 20.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06096 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 91 | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 13 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 248 | 5.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 784 | 18.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,138 | 49.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 982 | 22.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 71 | 1.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06096 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,840 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $791 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,303 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.88 | 2.38 |
Households (06096 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,417 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,424 | 44.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 944 | 17.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 999 | 18.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,556 | 28.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,480 | 27.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,695 | 31.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.31 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.85 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06096 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,074 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,712 | 33.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,575 | 50.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 106 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 681 | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,614 | 31.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06096 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,028 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 291 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 129 | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 957 | 31.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 664 | 21.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 987 | 32.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06096 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,220 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 643 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,522 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,386 | 11.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 140 | 10.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 613 | 44.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 633 | 45.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06096 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,526 | 91.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 844 | 6.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 635 | 75.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 205 | 24.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 196 | 23.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 4 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06096 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,098 | 88.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 275 | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,465 | 532.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,465 | 532.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,465 | 532.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 412 | 149.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 37 | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 405 | 147.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 18 | 6.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06096 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,805 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,122 | 85.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,683 | 14.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 584 | 4.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 744 | 6.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 355 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06096 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,417 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,030 | 92.9% | 89.4% |
Windsor Locks, CT06096