| ZIP Code | 06262 |
|---|---|
| City | Quinebaug |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Northeastern Connecticut County |
| Area Code | 860/959 |
| Elevation | 375 ft |
| Latitude | 42.019311 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.948384 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09150 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 56.1 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.92 |
| Below Poverty | 1.9% ▼ 81% below avg |
| College Grads | 12.5% ▼ 68% below avg |
| Unemployment | 18.9% ▲ 285% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 22 (3.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 484 (70.2%) |
| Some College | 47 (6.8%) |
| Associates | 50 (7.3%) |
| Bachelors | 30 (4.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 56 (8.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,658 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $213,200 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 410 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.92 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 410 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 87.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.92 |
ZIP code 06262 is located in Quinebaug, Connecticut, within Northeastern Connecticut County. With a population of 787, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 56.1 years. Economically, 06262 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,658 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06262 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $213,200 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 87.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 7% since 2019.
The population of 06262 is primarily White (91.74%). Residents are less-educated — 12.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.9%. Household income has grown by 4% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06262 stands at 18.9%, which is more than double the national average. A notably high share of workers — 30% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 06262 in Quinebaug, CT is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 787 residents, a median household income of $65,658, and a median home value of $213,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.