06226 ZIP Code — Willimantic, CT

Windham County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06226 is located in Willimantic, Connecticut, within Windham County. It covers approximately 7.17 square miles and serves a population of 19,103 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860/959.

About ZIP code 06226

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 $171,900. Renters make up the majority at 61%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $45,752. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% 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. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 06226 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

19,103

population

7.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06226 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06226

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06226. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Willimantic	Acceptable
Willimantic	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06266 South Windham (3.2 mi) 06256 North Windham (3.5 mi) 06280 Windham (3.7 mi) 06237 Columbia (4.6 mi) 06250 Mansfield Center (5.4 mi) 06264 Scotland (5.6 mi) 06249 Lebanon (5.6 mi) 06268 Storrs Mansfield (6.5 mi) 06254 North Franklin (6.9 mi) 06235 Chaplin (7.3 mi) 06235 Chaplin (7.3 mi) 06235 Chaplin (7.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	19,103
Population density	2,664 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	7.17 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	41.7032
Longitude	-72.2097
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	63.8%	36.5%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	33.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	23.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	1.7%	6.9%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

19,103

Population

2,664

People per sq mi

30.6

Median age

$45,752

Median household income

$23,497

Per capita income

$171,900

Median home value

$1,085

Median monthly rent

39.3%

Home ownership

26.6%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

3,315

Housing units

25.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

192

Under 5

205

392

5–9

419

511

10–14

547

1,422

15–19

1,520

1,555

20–24

1,663

959

25–34

1,025

1,076

35–44

1,150

842

45–54

901

539

55–59

576

574

60–64

613

694

65–74

742

317

75–84

340

159

85+

170

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,168	16.6%
18 and over	15,935	83.4%
65 and over	2,422	12.7%
Median age	30.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.4%

Hispanic or Latino 14.9%

Two or more races 12%

Black or African American 6.8%

Other race 6%

Asian 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	13,100	58.4%
Hispanic or Latino	3,347	14.9%
Two or more races	2,703	12%
Black or African American	1,521	6.8%
Other race	1,343	6%
Asian	385	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	51	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.8%	36.5%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	33.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	23.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	1.7%	6.9%	13.2%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 8.2%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 14.8%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	8.2%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	14.8%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	11.9%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$45,752

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%

$50k–$100k 1.8%

$100k–$150k 27.7%

$150k–$200k 39.7%

$200k–$300k 24.9%

$300k–$500k 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$171,900
Median rent / month	$1,085
Owner occupied	39.3%
Renter occupied	60.7%
Vacant	7.6%
Single-family detached	41.1%
Large apartment buildings	6.1%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	2.5%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	14.5%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	37.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	23.3%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	33.9%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.1%
1 vehicle	42.8%
2 vehicles	26.9%
3 or more	16.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.4%
Electricity	22.3%
Propane / LP gas	6.1%
Fuel oil	41.5%
Wood	1.5%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,024	29.0%
Cohabiting couple	682	9.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,547	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	2,715	39.0%
Households with children under 18	1,687	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,775	25.5%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	61.2%	58.4%
Married	27.4%	24.4%
Separated	0.7%	1.6%
Widowed	1.8%	5.9%
Divorced	8.9%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 17.5%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 12.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.0%
Bachelor's or higher	25.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	137	1.7%
Kindergarten	182	2.3%
Elementary school	1,547	19.2%
High school	1,039	12.9%
College / grad school	5,139	63.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.4%

Retail trade 15.7%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Professional & management 5.4%

Other services 3.8%

Construction 3.7%

Public administration 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Information 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	28.9%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	11.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.0%
Government	21.8%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.4%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	4.5%
Walk	9.1%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 26.6%

Under 18 years 32.2%

18 and over 25.2%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 38.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.5%
Retirement income	20.8%
Supplemental Security	11.7%
Cash public assistance	5.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	26.6%
High cholesterol	26.5%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	19.5%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	4.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	17.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	58.2%
Cholesterol screening	82.9%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	535	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	8.7%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	38.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.3%
Public insurance	47.0%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	18,706	97.9%
Spanish	1,741	9.3%
Other Indo-European	1,421	7.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	146	0.8%
Other languages	174	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,302	90.6%
Born in same state	15,306	80.1%
Born in different state	11,288	59.1%
Foreign born	1,996	10.4%
Naturalized citizen	1,801	9.4%
Not a US citizen	428	23.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,072	10.8%
French	1,222	6.4%
German	789	4.1%
Arab	401	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	52	0.3%
Polish	41	0.2%
Norwegian	36	0.2%
Dutch	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06226

What city is ZIP code 06226 in?

ZIP code 06226 is primarily assigned to Willimantic, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06226 in?

ZIP code 06226 falls within Windham County, Connecticut.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06226?

27% of residents in ZIP code 06226 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 06226 mostly rentals?

61% of occupied units in ZIP code 06226 are renter-occupied.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06226?

The median home value in ZIP code 06226 is $171,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06226?

The median household income in ZIP code 06226 is $45,752, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 06226 in?

ZIP code 06226 observes the EST timezone.