06266 ZIP Code — South Windham, CT

Windham County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06266 is located in South Windham, Connecticut, within Windham County. It covers approximately 0.93 square miles and serves a population of 227 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860/959.

About ZIP code 06266

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $200,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $79,375. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

227

population

0.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06266 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06266

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06266. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Windham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06280 Windham (2.5 mi) 06226 Willimantic (3.2 mi) 06254 North Franklin (3.9 mi) 06264 Scotland (4 mi) 06256 North Windham (4.5 mi) 06249 Lebanon (4.9 mi) 06330 Baltic (5.2 mi) 06336 Gilman (6.4 mi) 06237 Columbia (6.8 mi) 06250 Mansfield Center (8 mi) 06334 Bozrah (8.4 mi) 06247 Hampton (8.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	227
Population density	244 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	0.93 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	41.6686
Longitude	-72.1695
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	860/959

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.4%	36.5%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	48.8%	33.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	23.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.9%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

227

Population

244

People per sq mi

56.1

Median age

$79,375

Median household income

$43,401

Per capita income

$200,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

58.8%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

Housing units

32.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	11	4.8%
18 and over	216	95.2%
65 and over	67	29.5%
Median age	56.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.8%

Black or African American 4.8%

Two or more races 3.1%

Asian 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	207	90.8%
Black or African American	11	4.8%
Two or more races	7	3.1%
Asian	2	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.4%	36.5%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	48.8%	33.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	23.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.9%	13.2%

Under $10k 5.9%

$50k–$75k 29.4%

$75k–$100k 29.4%

$100k–$150k 32.4%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$50k–$75k	29.4%
$75k–$100k	29.4%
$100k–$150k	32.4%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
Median income	$79,375

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 50.0%

$200k–$300k 41.7%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

$500k–$1M 5.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$200,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	58.8%
Renter occupied	41.2%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	79.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	29.4%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	49.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	20.6%
3 bedrooms	67.6%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	38.2%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	21.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	29.4%
Propane / LP gas	8.8%
Fuel oil	61.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	55	53.9%
Cohabiting couple	20	19.6%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	27	26.5%
Households with children under 18	5	4.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	43	42.2%
Average household size	2.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.5%	47.2%
Married	64.5%	46.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 51.7%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 1.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 17.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	32.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	9	37.5%
College / grad school	15	62.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.7%

Construction 16.9%

Manufacturing 14.7%

Other services 14.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Professional & management 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.7%
Service	22.1%
Sales & office	6.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.9%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.7%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	0.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	11.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.5

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.1%
Retirement income	12.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	5.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	67.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	27.0%
65 and over	41.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.4%
Public insurance	35.0%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	224	98.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	216	95.2%
Born in same state	216	95.2%
Born in different state	169	74.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	4.8%
Not a US citizen	2	18.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	40	17.6%
Italian	28	12.3%
German	23	10.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	21	9.3%
English	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.9%
Internet access	80.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06266

What city is ZIP code 06266 in?

ZIP code 06266 is primarily assigned to South Windham, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06266 in?

ZIP code 06266 falls within Windham County, Connecticut.

Does ZIP code 06266 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 06266 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 06266 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 06266 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 06266?

ZIP code 06266 has an estimated population of 227 residents, with a density of 245 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06266?

The median home value in ZIP code 06266 is $200,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 06266 in?

ZIP code 06266 observes the EST timezone.