City

Willington, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Tolland County  ·  Connecticut

👥5,563Population
💰$88,370Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$287,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓48.6%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.1%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 1%Asian: 7.3%Other: 4.8%Race
White82.1%
Hispanic4.8%
Black1.0%
Asian7.3%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
9%
18–24
19%
25–44
25%
45–64
19%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads48.6% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,019 (28.2%)
Some College335 (9.3%)
Associates491 (13.6%)
Bachelors384 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree1,375 (38%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 28.2%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 38%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad28.2%
Some College9.3%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate38.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.9%Renter: 37.1%Tenure
Owner62.9%
Renter37.1%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
48%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,370 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$287,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,151/mo
Total Housing Units2,793
Vacant Units204

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
54%
About Willington, CT

Willington is a city in Connecticut, located in Tolland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,563 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.8 years.

Economically, Willington is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,370 is above the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Willington is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $287,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,151 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Willington is well-educated. 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.1%).

Willington, CT offers residents above-average earning potential within Connecticut.

ZIP Codes in Willington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06279 5,563 $88,370 $287,800 $1,151 3.1% 48.6% 62.9%