City

Winsted, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Northwest Hills County  ·  Connecticut

👥10,200Population
💰$68,661Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂48.4Median Age
🏠$238,700Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓38.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87%Hispanic: 8.6%Black: 1.8%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.3%Race
White87.0%
Hispanic8.6%
Black1.8%
Asian0.1%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
10%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.03
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads38.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma94 (1.2%)
HS Graduate2,442 (31.2%)
Some College1,237 (15.8%)
Associates1,047 (13.4%)
Bachelors776 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree2,229 (28.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 31.2%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 28.5%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad31.2%
Some College15.8%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate28.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.2%Renter: 34.8%Tenure
Owner65.2%
Renter34.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,661 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$238,700 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,189/mo
Total Housing Units5,576
Vacant Units593

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
59%
About Winsted, CT

Winsted is a city in Connecticut, located in Northwest Hills County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,200 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.4 years.

Economically, Winsted is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,661 is near the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Winsted is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $238,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,189 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Winsted is moderately educated. 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Winsted
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06098 10,200 $68,661 $238,700 $1,189 5.4% 38.4% 65.2%