06280 ZIP Code — Windham, CT

Windham County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06280 is located in Windham, Connecticut, within Windham County. It covers approximately 15.07 square miles and serves a population of 3,337 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860/959.

About ZIP code 06280

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $209,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $73,736. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 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 06280 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,337

population

15.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06280 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06280

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06280. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Windham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06264 Scotland (1.9 mi) 06266 South Windham (2.5 mi) 06256 North Windham (2.7 mi) 06226 Willimantic (3.7 mi) 06330 Baltic (4.9 mi) 06254 North Franklin (5.7 mi) 06247 Hampton (6 mi) 06235 Chaplin (6.5 mi) 06235 Chaplin (6.5 mi) 06235 Chaplin (6.5 mi) 06250 Mansfield Center (6.9 mi) 06249 Lebanon (7.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,337
Population density	221 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	15.07 sq mi
Water area	0.46 sq mi
Latitude	41.6963
Longitude	-72.1389
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	40.3%	36.5%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	33.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	27.3%	23.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.0%	6.9%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,337

Population

221

People per sq mi

48.7

Median age

$73,736

Median household income

$43,573

Per capita income

$209,200

Median home value

$1,661

Median monthly rent

70.8%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

1,133

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

118

5–9

126

10–14

15–19

114

20–24

122

362

25–34

385

35–44

148

45–54

158

159

55–59

170

60–64

255

65–74

271

115

75–84

122

85+

102

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	483	14.5%
18 and over	2,854	85.5%
65 and over	961	28.8%
Median age	48.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.4%

Hispanic or Latino 10.6%

Other race 9.8%

Two or more races 1.8%

Black or African American 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,852	76.4%
Hispanic or Latino	397	10.6%
Other race	365	9.8%
Two or more races	69	1.8%
Black or African American	50	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.3%	36.5%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	33.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	27.3%	23.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.0%	6.9%	13.2%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$25k–$35k 1.0%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 34.4%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$25k–$35k	1.0%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	34.4%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	20.4%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$73,736

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 33.9%

$200k–$300k 33.6%

$300k–$500k 16.7%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$209,200
Median rent / month	$1,661
Owner occupied	70.8%
Renter occupied	29.2%
Vacant	1.7%
Single-family detached	78.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	3.0%
1990–1999	9.4%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	25.5%
1960–1969	18.9%
1950–1959	14.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	17.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	34.7%
3 bedrooms	44.9%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	33.4%
2 vehicles	55.2%
3 or more	8.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	7.9%
Propane / LP gas	7.2%
Fuel oil	82.7%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	478	30.6%
Cohabiting couple	244	15.6%
Male householder, no spouse	362	23.2%
Female householder, no spouse	478	30.6%
Households with children under 18	281	18.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	578	37.0%
Average household size	2.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.9%	29.6%
Married	36.7%	39.8%
Separated	0.2%	1.2%
Widowed	2.9%	9.3%
Divorced	19.3%	20.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 46.0%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 9.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	64	15.5%
Elementary school	277	66.9%
High school	4	1.0%
College / grad school	69	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.0%

Retail trade 16.8%

Finance & real estate 15.5%

Manufacturing 9.1%

Other services 9.1%

Public administration 5.5%

Construction 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Professional & management 2.2%

Information 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.2%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	29.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	11.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.7%
Government	31.0%
Self-employed	1.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.7%
Carpool	0.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.7

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 19.0%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 23.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.2%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	68.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	254	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	20.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.6%
Public insurance	44.9%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,227	96.7%
Spanish	28	0.9%
Other Indo-European	7	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	21	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,249	97.4%
Born in same state	3,135	93.9%
Born in different state	2,320	69.5%
Foreign born	114	3.4%
Naturalized citizen	88	2.6%
Not a US citizen	63	71.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	545	16.3%
French	309	9.3%
German	268	8%
Arab	70	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	59	1.8%
Irish	34	1%
English	20	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.8%
Internet access	95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06280

What city is ZIP code 06280 in?

ZIP code 06280 is primarily assigned to Windham, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06280 in?

ZIP code 06280 falls within Windham County, Connecticut.

Does ZIP code 06280 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 06280 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 06280 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 06280 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 06280?

ZIP code 06280 has an estimated population of 3,337 residents, with a density of 221 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06280?

The median home value in ZIP code 06280 is $209,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 06280 in?

ZIP code 06280 observes the EST timezone.