| ZIP Code | 06074 |
|---|---|
| City | South Windsor |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Capitol Region County |
| Area Code | 860/959 |
| Elevation | 78 ft |
| Latitude | 41.83809 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.577836 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09110 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.75 |
| Below Poverty | 4.0% ▼ 60% below avg |
| College Grads | 67.8% ▲ 75% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 42% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 89 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,029 (17.5%) |
| Some College | 1,038 (6%) |
| Associates | 1,418 (8.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,441 (8.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,290 (59.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $143,025 ▲ 87% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $354,500 ▲ 27% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,679/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,133 |
| Vacant Units | 413 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,133 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 413 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
ZIP code 06074 is located in South Windsor, Connecticut, within Capitol Region County. With a population of 26,820, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.3 years. Economically, 06074 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $143,025 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06074 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $354,500 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,679 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 06074 is majority White (64.29%). Residents are highly educated — 67.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.0%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06074 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 06074 in South Windsor, CT is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 26,820 residents, a median household income of $143,025, and a median home value of $354,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.