06387 ZIP Code — Wauregan, CT

Windham County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06387 is located in Wauregan, Connecticut, within Windham County. It covers approximately 0.06 square miles and serves a population of 236 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.

About ZIP code 06387

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $215,000. Renters make up the majority at 63%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $115,144. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 06387 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

236

population

0.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06387 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06387

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06387. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wauregan	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	236
Population density	3,933 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	0.06 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.7443
Longitude	-71.9127
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	32.4%	36.5%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	33.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	47.2%	23.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.9%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

236

Population

3,933

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$115,144

Median household income

$50,750

Per capita income

$215,000

Median home value

$857

Median monthly rent

36.7%

Home ownership

17.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	32	13.6%
18 and over	204	86.4%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.1%

Two or more races 23%

American Indian / Alaska Native 13.4%

Hispanic or Latino 9.6%

Asian 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	136	52.1%
Two or more races	60	23%
American Indian / Alaska Native	35	13.4%
Hispanic or Latino	25	9.6%
Asian	5	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.4%	36.5%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	33.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	47.2%	23.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.9%	13.2%

Under $10k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 43.9%

$150k–$200k 30.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	43.9%
$150k–$200k	30.2%
Median income	$115,144

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 35.3%

$200k–$300k 64.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$215,000
Median rent / month	$857
Owner occupied	36.7%
Renter occupied	63.3%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	23.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	18.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	20.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	54.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	23.0%
2 bedrooms	10.8%
3 bedrooms	46.0%
4 bedrooms	20.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	46.8%
2 vehicles	28.1%
3 or more	25.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.2%
Fuel oil	56.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	37	26.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	85	61.2%
Female householder, no spouse	17	12.2%
Households with children under 18	50	36.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	1.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	4.2%	22.6%
Married	30.3%	25.8%
Separated	0.0%	12.9%
Widowed	0.0%	14.5%
Divorced	65.5%	24.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.7%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 35.0%

Some college, no degree 35.5%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	10.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	7	15.2%
High school	17	37.0%
College / grad school	17	37.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.3%

Retail trade 20.1%

Professional & management 19.5%

Construction 18.9%

Education & healthcare 13.6%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	4.7%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	33.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.9%
Production & transportation	29.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	96.4%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.4%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.3

Poverty

All people 17.8%

Under 18 years 21.9%

18 and over 17.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.6%
High blood pressure	24.2%
High cholesterol	27.1%
Diabetes	6.7%
Heart disease	4.2%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	19.0%
Kidney disease	1.9%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	22.0%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.3%
Visited dentist	67.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.2%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.6%
Public insurance	31.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	228	96.6%
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)	236	100.0%
Born in same state	211	89.4%
Born in different state	143	60.6%
Foreign born	25	10.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	20	8.5%
French	7	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	7	3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	58.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06387

What city is ZIP code 06387 in?

ZIP code 06387 is primarily assigned to Wauregan, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06387 in?

ZIP code 06387 falls within Windham County, Connecticut.

Is ZIP code 06387 mostly rentals?

63% of occupied units in ZIP code 06387 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06387?

18% of residents in ZIP code 06387 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06387?

The median household income in ZIP code 06387 is $115,144, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 06387?

ZIP code 06387 has an estimated population of 236 residents, with a density of 4,069 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 06387 in?

ZIP code 06387 observes the EST timezone.