| ZIP Code | 06260 |
|---|---|
| City | Putnam |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Northeastern Connecticut County |
| Area Code | 860/959 |
| Elevation | 536 ft |
| Latitude | 41.908027 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.870452 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09150 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.9 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.19 |
| Below Poverty | 10.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 33.0% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 11% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 153 (2.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,083 (34.3%) |
| Some College | 878 (14.4%) |
| Associates | 960 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 590 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,414 (23.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,353 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $257,800 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,124/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,289 |
| Vacant Units | 167 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,289 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 167 |
| Owner Occupied | 59.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
ZIP code 06260 is located in Putnam, Connecticut, within Northeastern Connecticut County. With a population of 9,227, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.9 years. Economically, 06260 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,353 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06260 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $257,800 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,124 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (59.4%) and renters (40.6%). Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 06260 is primarily White (83.53%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.4%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06260 stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 06260 in Putnam, CT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 9,227 residents, a median household income of $67,353, and a median home value of $257,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.