06279 ZIP Code — Willington, CT

Tolland County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06279 is located in Willington, Connecticut, within Tolland County. It covers approximately 33.29 square miles and serves a population of 5,586 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.

About ZIP code 06279

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $274,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $85,893. 35% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

5,586
population
33.29
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
06279 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 06279

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06279. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Willington Acceptable
Willington Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
06265 South Willington (3.2 mi) 06084 Tolland (5.2 mi) 06278 Ashford (5.3 mi) 06269 Storrs Mansfield (6.1 mi) 06076 Stafford Springs (6.4 mi) 06268 Storrs Mansfield (7.1 mi) 06029 Ellington (8.3 mi) 06250 Mansfield Center (8.3 mi) 06242 Eastford (8.4 mi) 06238 Coventry (8.9 mi) 06235 Chaplin (10 mi) 06235 Chaplin (10 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 5,586
Population density 168 / sq mi
State FIPS 09
County FIPS 013
Geography
Land area 33.29 sq mi
Water area 0.23 sq mi
Latitude 41.8944
Longitude -72.2626
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 36.7% 27.9% 32.0%
$50k – $100k 31.3% 28.1% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 26.0% 31.7% 27.1%
Over $200k 6.1% 12.3% 13.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,586
Population
168
People per sq mi
36.7
Median age
$85,893
Median household income
$43,822
Per capita income
$274,000
Median home value
$1,161
Median monthly rent
64.8%
Home ownership
13.5%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
1,872
Housing units
36.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
106
Under 5
88
100
5–9
83
92
10–14
75
217
15–19
179
442
20–24
364
480
25–34
396
294
35–44
243
291
45–54
240
244
55–59
202
146
60–64
120
420
65–74
347
188
75–84
155
41
85+
33
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1873213.1%
18 and over4,85486.9%
65 and over1,18421.2%
Median age36.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.5%
Asian 6%
Two or more races 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Other race 1.5%
Black or African American 0.8%
GroupCount%
White4,85085.5%
Asian3406%
Two or more races2664.7%
Hispanic or Latino851.5%
Other race851.5%
Black or African American450.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 36.7% 27.9% 32.0%
$50k – $100k 31.3% 28.1% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 26.0% 31.7% 27.1%
Over $200k 6.1% 12.3% 13.2%
Under $10k 6.1%
$10k–$15k 4.2%
$15k–$25k 6.5%
$25k–$35k 5.6%
$35k–$50k 10.6%
$50k–$75k 7.0%
$75k–$100k 22.7%
$100k–$150k 21.5%
$150k–$200k 7.1%
$200k+ 8.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.1%
$10k–$15k4.2%
$15k–$25k6.5%
$25k–$35k5.6%
$35k–$50k10.6%
$50k–$75k7.0%
$75k–$100k22.7%
$100k–$150k21.5%
$150k–$200k7.1%
$200k+8.7%
Median income$85,893

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.3%
$50k–$100k 3.5%
$100k–$150k 1.2%
$150k–$200k 15.7%
$200k–$300k 35.7%
$300k–$500k 24.0%
$500k–$1M 16.8%
$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$274,000
Median rent / month$1,161
Owner occupied64.8%
Renter occupied35.2%
Vacant5.3%
Single-family detached65.7%
Large apartment buildings8.7%
Mobile homes0.5%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.26

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.5%
2010–20191.4%
2000–200910.4%
1990–19990.9%
1980–198921.4%
1970–197921.7%
1960–196913.0%
1950–19598.2%
1940–194910.2%
1939 or earlier12.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.1%
1 bedroom10.8%
2 bedrooms26.4%
3 bedrooms48.6%
4 bedrooms8.2%
5+ bedrooms3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.6%
1 vehicle25.3%
2 vehicles44.5%
3 or more25.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas4.3%
Electricity23.2%
Propane / LP gas5.2%
Fuel oil58.5%
Wood5.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1,13342.6%
Cohabiting couple1887.1%
Male householder, no spouse83731.5%
Female householder, no spouse50218.9%
Households with children under 1847818.0%
Households with seniors (65+)89733.7%
Average household size2.09

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married50.2%29.6%
Married39.3%51.5%
Separated0.2%0.0%
Widowed1.5%4.5%
Divorced8.9%14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%
Some HS, no diploma 2.6%
HS graduate 31.4%
Some college, no degree 17.2%
Associate's degree 10.8%
Bachelor's degree 18.1%
Graduate / professional 18.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.6%
Bachelor's or higher36.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool171.1%
Kindergarten463.1%
Elementary school26117.5%
High school26717.9%
College / grad school89760.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.8%
Manufacturing 12.5%
Professional & management 10.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%
Construction 6.4%
Retail trade 5.9%
Other services 5.9%
Finance & real estate 5.3%
Transportation & utilities 3.7%
Public administration 3.2%
Wholesale trade 1.6%
Information 1.6%
Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts52.0%
Service13.9%
Sales & office12.5%
Natural resources & construction8.2%
Production & transportation13.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector70.8%
Government23.9%
Self-employed5.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.3%
Carpool4.4%
Public transit0.6%
Walk0.0%
Work from home8.0%
Other means1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)28.4

Poverty

All people 13.5%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 15.5%
Married-couple families 1.1%
Female-led households 20.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.2%
Retirement income29.8%
Supplemental Security4.8%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP10.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity28.1%
High blood pressure27.3%
High cholesterol29.3%
Diabetes7.9%
Heart disease5.1%
Stroke2.2%
Asthma10.9%
Arthritis20.5%
Kidney disease2.2%
Pulmonary disease5.5%
Cancer5.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking13.9%
Binge drinking16.8%
No physical activity18.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.3%
Depression21.7%
Fair or poor health9.8%
Poor mental health15.0%
Poor physical health8.3%
No health insurance8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.0%
Visited dentist71.0%
Cholesterol screening89.3%
Teeth loss9.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans4118.5%
Disability%
Any disability9.5%
Under 186.3%
18–64 years6.8%
65 and over19.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance76.5%
Public insurance33.3%
No insurance1.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only5,39296.5%
Spanish1933.6%
Other Indo-European300.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages1633.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)5,19393.0%
Born in same state5,11991.6%
Born in different state3,66865.7%
Foreign born741.3%
Naturalized citizen3937.0%
Not a US citizen27770.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1,23122%
French71712.8%
German1542.8%
Dutch721.3%
Arab691.2%
AncestryCount%
Polish601.1%
Irish430.8%
Norwegian310.6%
English170.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access47.6%
Internet access93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06279

What city is ZIP code 06279 in?

ZIP code 06279 is primarily assigned to Willington, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06279 in?

ZIP code 06279 falls within Tolland County, Connecticut.

Does ZIP code 06279 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 06279 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 06279?

ZIP code 06279 has an estimated population of 5,586 residents, with a density of 168 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06279?

The median household income in ZIP code 06279 is $85,893, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06279?

The median home value in ZIP code 06279 is $274,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 06279 in?

ZIP code 06279 observes the EST timezone.

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