City

Willimantic, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Southeastern Connecticut County  ·  Connecticut

👥19,068Population
💰$44,103Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂32.1Median Age
🏠$181,100Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓31.8%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 53% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.4%Hispanic: 45%Black: 5.3%Asian: 2.1%Other: 2.9%Race
White44.4%
Hispanic45.0%
Black5.3%
Asian2.1%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
22%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty22.8% ▲ 128% above avg
College Grads31.8% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 53% above avg
No HS Diploma357 (3.8%)
HS Graduate3,509 (37.6%)
Some College1,135 (12.1%)
Associates1,368 (14.6%)
Bachelors821 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree2,154 (23.1%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 37.6%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 23.1%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad37.6%
Some College12.1%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate23.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 34.8%Renter: 65.2%Tenure
Owner34.8%
Renter65.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
39%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,103 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$181,100 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,084/mo
Total Housing Units7,622
Vacant Units436

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
61%
About Willimantic, CT

Willimantic is a city in Connecticut, located in Southeastern Connecticut County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,068 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.1 years.

Economically, Willimantic is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,103 is below the national average. Approximately 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Willimantic is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,084 per month. At 34.8% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Willimantic is moderately educated. 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 45.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Willimantic
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06226 19,068 $44,103 $181,100 $1,084 7.5% 31.8% 34.8%

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