06281 ZIP Code — Woodstock, CT

Windham County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06281 is located in Woodstock, Connecticut, within Windham County. It covers approximately 53.89 square miles and serves a population of 7,369 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.

About ZIP code 06281

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $342,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($98,346) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 30% 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 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 06281 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,369

population

53.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06281 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06281

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06281. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Woodstock	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06262 Quinebaug (5.1 mi) 06255 North Grosvenordale (5.6 mi) 06242 Eastford (6.7 mi) 06259 Pomfret Center (7.3 mi) 01550 Southbridge (7.4 mi) 06277 Thompson (7.7 mi) 06260 Putnam (8.6 mi) 06278 Ashford (9 mi) 01566 Sturbridge (10.2 mi) 01570 Webster (10.6 mi) 06241 Dayville (10.7 mi) 01521 Holland (10.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,369
Population density	137 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	53.89 sq mi
Water area	0.83 sq mi
Latitude	41.9635
Longitude	-72.0099
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	19.7%	36.5%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	33.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	33.1%	23.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	15.8%	6.9%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

7,369

Population

137

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$98,346

Median household income

$54,111

Per capita income

$342,500

Median home value

$1,091

Median monthly rent

83.1%

Home ownership

4.3%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

2,719

Housing units

44.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

117

Under 5

114

216

5–9

210

342

10–14

334

285

15–19

279

219

20–24

213

288

25–34

282

533

35–44

521

422

45–54

412

409

55–59

399

318

60–64

311

424

65–74

415

132

75–84

129

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,656	22.5%
18 and over	5,713	77.5%
65 and over	1,145	15.5%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.9%

Two or more races 12.5%

Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

Other race 1%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,234	74.9%
Two or more races	1,041	12.5%
Hispanic or Latino	953	11.5%
Other race	85	1%
Black or African American	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.7%	36.5%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	33.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	33.1%	23.1%	27.1%
Over $200k	15.8%	6.9%	13.2%

Under $10k 0.5%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 5.0%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k+ 19.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	5.0%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	19.3%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	12.0%
$200k+	19.8%
Median income	$98,346

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$100k–$150k 0.9%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 22.5%

$300k–$500k 46.3%

$500k–$1M 14.1%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$342,500
Median rent / month	$1,091
Owner occupied	83.1%
Renter occupied	16.9%
Vacant	8.4%
Single-family detached	84.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	17.7%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	27.0%
1970–1979	8.5%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	12.5%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	12.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	10.2%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	39.6%
4 bedrooms	22.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	20.3%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	38.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.6%
Electricity	20.1%
Propane / LP gas	7.3%
Fuel oil	62.6%
Wood	6.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,699	57.7%
Cohabiting couple	308	10.5%
Male householder, no spouse	501	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	439	14.9%
Households with children under 18	762	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	807	27.4%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.7%	26.9%
Married	61.0%	56.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.5%	3.5%
Divorced	10.8%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 22.5%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 21.9%

Graduate / professional 22.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.4%
Bachelor's or higher	44.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	70	3.6%
Kindergarten	57	3.0%
Elementary school	1,001	52.0%
High school	388	20.2%
College / grad school	409	21.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.7%

Manufacturing 13.8%

Retail trade 10.4%

Construction 8.8%

Finance & real estate 8.7%

Professional & management 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Public administration 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Other services 0.8%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.1%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.0%
Government	17.8%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 4.3%

Under 18 years 4.9%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 10.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.4%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.7%
High blood pressure	29.6%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.9%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	17.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	9.5%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	6.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	76.3%
Cholesterol screening	93.1%
Teeth loss	7.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	354	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.9%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	16.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.1%
Public insurance	25.9%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,138	96.9%
Spanish	185	2.6%
Other Indo-European	185	2.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,205	97.8%
Born in same state	7,056	95.8%
Born in different state	3,819	51.8%
Foreign born	149	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	164	2.2%
Not a US citizen	164	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,248	16.9%
French	1,210	16.4%
German	695	9.4%
Arab	282	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	122	1.7%
Polish	60	0.8%
English	39	0.5%
Dutch	27	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	98.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06281

What city is ZIP code 06281 in?

ZIP code 06281 is primarily assigned to Woodstock, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06281 in?

ZIP code 06281 falls within Windham County, Connecticut.

Is ZIP code 06281 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 06281 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06281?

The median home value in ZIP code 06281 is $342,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 06281?

ZIP code 06281 has an estimated population of 7,369 residents, with a density of 137 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06281?

The median household income in ZIP code 06281 is $98,346, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 06281 in?

ZIP code 06281 observes the EST timezone.