City

Windsor Locks, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Capitol Region County  ·  Connecticut

👥12,555Population
💰$90,417Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$236,800Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓39.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 29% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.8%Hispanic: 9.5%Black: 7.2%Asian: 6.3%Other: 5.2%Race
White71.8%
Hispanic9.5%
Black7.2%
Asian6.3%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
30%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads39.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 29% above avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.2%)
HS Graduate3,434 (37.4%)
Some College1,240 (13.5%)
Associates887 (9.7%)
Bachelors1,147 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree2,456 (26.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 37.4%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad37.4%
Some College13.5%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
48%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,417 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$236,800 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,290/mo
Total Housing Units5,483
Vacant Units129

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
26%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
56%
About Windsor Locks, CT

Windsor Locks is a city in Connecticut, located in Capitol Region County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,555 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Windsor Locks is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,417 is above the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Windsor Locks is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $236,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,290 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Windsor Locks is moderately educated. 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (71.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Windsor Locks
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06096 12,555 $90,417 $236,800 $1,290 6.3% 39.2% 79.9%