| ZIP Code | 06096 |
|---|---|
| City | Windsor Locks |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Capitol Region County |
| Area Code | 860/959 |
| Elevation | 158 ft |
| Latitude | 41.92779 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.651616 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09110 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 9.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 39.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 29% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 18 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,434 (37.4%) |
| Some College | 1,240 (13.5%) |
| Associates | 887 (9.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,147 (12.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,456 (26.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $90,417 ▲ 18% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $236,800 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,290/mo ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,483 |
| Vacant Units | 129 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,483 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 129 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
ZIP code 06096 is located in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, within Capitol Region County. With a population of 12,555, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.1 years. Economically, 06096 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $90,417 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06096 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $236,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,290 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 06096 is primarily White (71.75%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.5%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06096 stands at 6.3%, which is above the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 06096 in Windsor Locks, CT is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 12,555 residents, a median household income of $90,417, and a median home value of $236,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.