06262 ZIP Code — Quinebaug, CT

Windham County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06262 is located in Quinebaug, Connecticut, within Windham County. It covers approximately 1.16 square miles and serves a population of 670 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.

About ZIP code 06262

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $185,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,333. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 06262 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

670

population

1.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06262 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06262

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06262. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Quinebaug	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06255 North Grosvenordale (3.6 mi) 06281 Woodstock (5.1 mi) 06277 Thompson (5.3 mi) 01570 Webster (5.7 mi) 01550 Southbridge (6 mi) 01507 Charlton (7.9 mi) 01540 Oxford (8.5 mi) 01566 Sturbridge (8.9 mi) 06260 Putnam (9.2 mi) 01516 Douglas (10.1 mi) 01537 North Oxford (10.3 mi) 01518 Fiskdale (10.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	670
Population density	578 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	1.16 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	42.0199
Longitude	-71.9460
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	860

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.2%	36.5%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	33.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	23.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.9%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

670

Population

578

People per sq mi

56.3

Median age

$68,333

Median household income

$38,390

Per capita income

$185,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.7%

Home ownership

2.1%

Poverty rate

14.3%

Unemployment

333

Housing units

12.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	34	5.1%
18 and over	636	94.9%
65 and over	280	41.8%
Median age	56.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.1%

Hispanic or Latino 8%

Two or more races 8%

Group	Count	%
White	612	84.1%
Hispanic or Latino	58	8%
Two or more races	58	8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.2%	36.5%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	33.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	23.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.9%	13.2%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 1.8%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 24.7%

$50k–$75k 24.2%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	1.8%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	24.7%
$50k–$75k	24.2%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	21.4%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
Median income	$68,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.0%

$50k–$100k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 51.4%

$200k–$300k 16.8%

$300k–$500k 10.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$185,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.7%
Renter occupied	13.3%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	69.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	38.8%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	31.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	14.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.8%
2 bedrooms	31.3%
3 bedrooms	26.3%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	14.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	56.5%
2 vehicles	18.0%
3 or more	25.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	11.2%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Fuel oil	88.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	175	45.6%
Cohabiting couple	21	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	63	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	125	32.6%
Households with children under 18	32	8.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	222	57.8%
Average household size	1.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.6%	20.9%
Married	53.5%	53.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.9%	23.1%
Divorced	11.1%	2.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 12.4%

HS graduate 54.1%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.5%
Bachelor's or higher	12.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	23.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	22	43.1%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	17	33.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 24.5%

Professional & management 23.2%

Manufacturing 18.6%

Education & healthcare 15.8%

Wholesale trade 8.7%

Construction 5.9%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.1%
Service	5.6%
Sales & office	25.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	43.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.3%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	21.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	25.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 2.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.9%
Retirement income	50.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	72.0%
Cholesterol screening	93.4%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	20.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.6%
Public insurance	45.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	658	98.2%
Spanish	41	6.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	41	6.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	600	89.6%
Born in same state	600	89.6%
Born in different state	104	15.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	70	10.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	167	24.9%
German	148	22.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	74	11%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	57.3%
Internet access	59.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06262

What city is ZIP code 06262 in?

ZIP code 06262 is primarily assigned to Quinebaug, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06262 in?

ZIP code 06262 falls within Windham County, Connecticut.

Does ZIP code 06262 have an older population?

42% of residents in ZIP code 06262 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 06262 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 06262 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 06262 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 06262 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 06262?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 06262 in?

ZIP code 06262 observes the EST timezone.