06226 ZIP Code
Willimantic, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06226 |
| City/Town: | Willimantic |
| County: | Southeastern Connecticut |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,103 |
| Median Household Income: | $45,752 |
| Per Capita Income: | $22,550 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,543 |
| Median Home Value: | $171,900 |
| Land Area: | 7.2 sq miles
18.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.7082, -72.2085 |
Population Information (06226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,103 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,232 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,871 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 397 | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 811 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,058 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,942 | 15.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,218 | 16.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,984 | 10.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,226 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,743 | 9.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,115 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,187 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,436 | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 657 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 329 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $171,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,085 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,543 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,968 | 92.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 575 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,740 | 39.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,228 | 60.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,677 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,008 | 9.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 912 | 8.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,521 | 33.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,873 | 17.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 699 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,388 | 13.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,276 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06226 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $45,752 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $60,864 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $55,708 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $22,550 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,634 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,853 | 92.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 729 | 7.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,954 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,550 | 74.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,931 | 21.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 372 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,100 | 68.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,521 | 8.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 51 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 385 | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,343 | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,703 | 14.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,347 | 17.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,563 | 34.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,457 | 7.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 4,338 | 22.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 39 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 729 | 3.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06226 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 575 | 8.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 569 | 8.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 776 | 11.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,032 | 14.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 880 | 12.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,236 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 587 | 8.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 829 | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 279 | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 205 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06226 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,724 | 64.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 662 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 357 | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 733 | 8.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 123 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 419 | 4.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06226 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 165 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 324 | 3.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 561 | 6.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 35 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,391 | 15.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 266 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 165 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 180 | 2.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 482 | 5.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,212 | 36.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,454 | 16.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 338 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 280 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 26.6% | 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 (06226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,537 | 91.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,458 | 54.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,891 | 46.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,381 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06226 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,753 | 68.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,266 | 32.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,450 | 20.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 812 | 11.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 372 | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,222 | 31.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06226 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,100 | 41.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 252 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,065 | 14.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,429 | 18.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,032 | 13.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 193 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 459 | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 13 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06226 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 152 | 2.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 190 | 2.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 309 | 4.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 594 | 7.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,234 | 16.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 669 | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,092 | 14.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 454 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,849 | 37.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06226 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 93 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,758 | 23.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,009 | 26.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,555 | 33.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 748 | 9.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 380 | 5.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06226 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,909 | 27.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 422 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,552 | 22.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,893 | 41.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 104 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 73 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06226 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 980 | 14.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,985 | 42.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,875 | 26.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,128 | 16.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06226 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 77 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 50 | 1.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 758 | 27.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,089 | 39.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 681 | 24.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 85 | 3.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06226 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,791 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $795 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,085 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.17 | 2.38 |
Households (06226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,968 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,024 | 29.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 654 | 9.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,547 | 22.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,715 | 39.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,687 | 24.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,775 | 25.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.26 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.01 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06226 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,988 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,889 | 61.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,186 | 27.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 147 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 714 | 8.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,172 | 64.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06226 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,044 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 137 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 182 | 2.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,547 | 19.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,039 | 12.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,139 | 63.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,883 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 535 | 3.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,918 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,133 | 16.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 274 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,948 | 62.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 911 | 29.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06226 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,395 | 85.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,618 | 13.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,024 | 39.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,463 | 55.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 425 | 16.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 131 | 5.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,302 | 90.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,996 | 10.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,801 | 90.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,801 | 90.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,801 | 90.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 199 | 10.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 29 | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,069 | 53.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 61 | 3.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06226 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,706 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,955 | 69.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,751 | 30.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,625 | 24.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 659 | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 272 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 195 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06226 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,968 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,434 | 92.3% | 89.4% |
Willimantic, CT06226