06277 ZIP Code — Thompson, CT
Windham County, Connecticut
ZIP code 06277 is located in Thompson, Connecticut, within Windham County. It covers approximately 22.94 square miles and serves a population of 4,328 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.
About ZIP code 06277
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 $268,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $108,472. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
4,328
population
22.94
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
06277 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 06277
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06277. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Thompson | Acceptable |
| Thompson | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
06255 North Grosvenordale (2.1 mi)
06260 Putnam (5.2 mi)
06262 Quinebaug (5.3 mi)
01570 Webster (5.7 mi)
02859 Pascoag (7.2 mi)
06281 Woodstock (7.7 mi)
01516 Douglas (7.7 mi)
06241 Dayville (8.5 mi)
06243 East Killingly (9.6 mi)
01540 Oxford (10.1 mi)
02814 Chepachet (10.2 mi)
06259 Pomfret Center (10.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 4,328 |
| Population density | 189 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 09 |
| County FIPS | 015 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 22.94 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.9757 |
| Longitude | -71.8610 |
| 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 | 26.0% | 36.5% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.0% | 33.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.9% | 23.1% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 6.9% | 13.2% |
Demographics & statistics
4,328
Population
189
People per sq mi
41.8
Median age
$108,472
Median household income
$41,694
Per capita income
$268,000
Median home value
$1,743
Median monthly rent
92.5%
Home ownership
5.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
Unemployment
1,726
Housing units
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
150
Under 5
145
75
5–9
73
111
10–14
106
144
15–19
138
91
20–24
87
285
25–34
275
337
35–44
325
214
45–54
207
217
55–59
210
311
60–64
300
191
65–74
184
31
75–84
29
47
85+
45
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 831 | 19.2% |
| 18 and over | 3,497 | 80.8% |
| 65 and over | 527 | 12.2% |
| Median age | 41.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.2%
Hispanic or Latino
9.3%
Two or more races
8.6%
Other race
2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Asian
0.4%
Black or African American
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,732 | 78.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 444 | 9.3% |
| Two or more races | 411 | 8.6% |
| Other race | 117 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 48 | 1% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.0% | 36.5% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.0% | 33.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.9% | 23.1% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 6.9% | 13.2% |
Under $10k
1.8%
$10k–$15k
4.0%
$15k–$25k
1.0%
$25k–$35k
2.2%
$35k–$50k
5.4%
$50k–$75k
17.4%
$75k–$100k
7.6%
$100k–$150k
41.8%
$150k–$200k
9.4%
$200k+
9.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 41.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.4% |
| $200k+ | 9.3% |
| Median income | $108,472 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.6%
$50k–$100k
4.4%
$100k–$150k
3.6%
$150k–$200k
11.2%
$200k–$300k
47.8%
$300k–$500k
24.0%
$500k–$1M
8.1%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $268,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,743 |
| Owner occupied | 92.5% |
| Renter occupied | 7.5% |
| Vacant | 16.8% |
| Single-family detached | 79.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 6.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 20.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 27.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.9% |
| 3 or more | 37.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 9.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.6% |
| Fuel oil | 72.4% |
| Wood | 9.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 813 | 53.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 277 | 18.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 226 | 14.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 215 | 14.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 496 | 32.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 379 | 24.8% |
| Average household size | 2.78 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.6% | 20.8% |
| Married | 52.8% | 53.0% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 20.0% | 19.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
33.9%
Some college, no degree
18.9%
Associate's degree
12.5%
Bachelor's degree
17.7%
Graduate / professional
10.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 65 | 7.4% |
| Kindergarten | 56 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 288 | 32.9% |
| High school | 228 | 26.0% |
| College / grad school | 239 | 27.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.0%
Manufacturing
18.6%
Retail trade
13.8%
Professional & management
10.2%
Construction
6.8%
Wholesale trade
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.1%
Public administration
2.6%
Other services
1.7%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.0% |
| Service | 17.2% |
| Sales & office | 18.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.4% |
| Production & transportation | 16.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.6% |
| Government | 12.3% |
| Self-employed | 10.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.2% |
| Carpool | 3.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 11.9% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 36.6 |
Poverty
All people
5.3%
Under 18 years
1.0%
18 and over
6.3%
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
20.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.2% |
| Retirement income | 20.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| High blood pressure | 29.2% |
| High cholesterol | 33.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.1% |
| Binge drinking | 19.0% |
| No physical activity | 19.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 7.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 73.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.8% |
| Teeth loss | 9.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 211 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.7% |
| 18–64 years | 2.9% |
| 65 and over | 35.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.6% |
| Public insurance | 28.9% |
| No insurance | 3.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,033 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 127 | 3.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 106 | 2.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,081 | 94.3% |
| Born in same state | 4,031 | 93.1% |
| Born in different state | 1,593 | 36.8% |
| Foreign born | 50 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 247 | 5.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 109 | 44.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 839 | 19.4% |
| French | 656 | 15.2% |
| German | 613 | 14.2% |
| Norwegian | 94 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 74 | 1.7% |
| English | 55 | 1.3% |
| Polish | 33 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 5 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.4% |
| Internet access | 98.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06277
What city is ZIP code 06277 in?
ZIP code 06277 is primarily assigned to Thompson, Connecticut.
What county is ZIP code 06277 in?
ZIP code 06277 falls within Windham County, Connecticut.
Is ZIP code 06277 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 06277 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 06277?
The median household income in ZIP code 06277 is $108,472, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 06277?
ZIP code 06277 has an estimated population of 4,328 residents, with a density of 189 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06277?
The median home value in ZIP code 06277 is $268,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 06277 in?
ZIP code 06277 observes the EST timezone.