06282 ZIP Code — Woodstock Valley, CT

Windham County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06282 is located in Woodstock Valley, Connecticut, within Windham County. It covers approximately 6.87 square miles and serves a population of 931 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.

About ZIP code 06282

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 $306,700.

The gap between median ($103,419) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 56% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 06282 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

931

population

6.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06282 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06282

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City	Status
Woodstock Valley	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	931
Population density	136 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	6.87 sq mi
Water area	0.36 sq mi
Latitude	41.9422
Longitude	-72.0622
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	10.5%	36.5%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	51.3%	33.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	25.7%	23.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	12.6%	6.9%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

931

Population

136

People per sq mi

58.8

Median age

$103,419

Median household income

$72,276

Per capita income

$306,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.4%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

544

Housing units

49.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

121

65–74

149

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	126	13.5%
18 and over	805	86.5%
65 and over	345	37.1%
Median age	58.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	931	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	10.5%	36.5%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	51.3%	33.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	25.7%	23.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	12.6%	6.9%	13.2%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 20.9%

$100k–$150k 25.2%

$150k–$200k 21.8%

$200k+ 12.1%

Range	% of households
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	20.9%
$100k–$150k	25.2%
$150k–$200k	21.8%
$200k+	12.1%
Median income	$103,419

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 24.1%

$200k–$300k 23.3%

$300k–$500k 50.3%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$306,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	13.1%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.9%
1990–1999	21.0%
1980–1989	23.0%
1970–1979	30.5%
1960–1969	0.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	14.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	40.3%
3 bedrooms	45.2%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	37.6%
3 or more	36.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.0%
Electricity	4.4%
Propane / LP gas	15.0%
Fuel oil	43.8%
Wood	30.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	253	53.5%
Cohabiting couple	13	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	88	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	119	25.2%
Households with children under 18	88	18.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	267	56.4%
Average household size	1.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	7.4%
Married	61.2%	65.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.4%	14.4%
Divorced	7.0%	13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 16.1%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.5%

Graduate / professional 30.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	49.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	70	73.7%
High school	11	11.6%
College / grad school	14	14.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.4%

Manufacturing 16.4%

Retail trade 11.7%

Finance & real estate 11.5%

Construction 8.6%

Professional & management 6.2%

Other services 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.2%
Service	9.3%
Sales & office	23.2%
Natural resources & construction	1.1%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	19.9%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	13.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.0

Poverty

All people 0.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.4%
Retirement income	42.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	29.6%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.1%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	17.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	9.5%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	6.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	76.1%
Cholesterol screening	93.1%
Teeth loss	8.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	33.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.9%
Public insurance	39.3%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	886	95.2%
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)	916	98.4%
Born in same state	916	98.4%
Born in different state	422	45.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	1.6%
Not a US citizen	15	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	164	17.6%
Italian	93	10%
German	59	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	18	1.9%
Polish	17	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06282

What city is ZIP code 06282 in?

ZIP code 06282 is primarily assigned to Woodstock Valley, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06282 in?

ZIP code 06282 falls within Windham County, Connecticut.

Does ZIP code 06282 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 06282 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 06282 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 06282 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 06282?

49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06282?

The median household income in ZIP code 06282 is $103,419, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 06282 in?

ZIP code 06282 observes the EST timezone.