City

Putnam, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Northeastern Connecticut County  ·  Connecticut

👥9,227Population
💰$67,353Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$257,800Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.5%Hispanic: 6.9%Black: 2.4%Asian: 1.3%Other: 5.4%Race
White83.5%
Hispanic6.9%
Black2.4%
Asian1.3%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma153 (2.5%)
HS Graduate2,083 (34.3%)
Some College878 (14.4%)
Associates960 (15.8%)
Bachelors590 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree1,414 (23.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad34.3%
Some College14.4%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.4%Renter: 40.6%Tenure
Owner59.4%
Renter40.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
44%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,353 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$257,800 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,124/mo
Total Housing Units4,289
Vacant Units167

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
65%
About Putnam, CT

Putnam is a city in Connecticut, located in Northeastern Connecticut County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,227 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.9 years.

Economically, Putnam is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,353 is near the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Putnam is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $257,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,124 per month.

The population of Putnam is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.53%).

Putnam, CT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Connecticut.

ZIP Codes in Putnam
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06260 9,227 $67,353 $257,800 $1,124 5.4% 33.0% 59.4%