ZIP Code 06226, CT

Living in 06226

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Bikeability 63
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Walkability 85
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Commute 78
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Public Transit 55
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Affordability 74
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 49
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Colleges 92
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Schools 30
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Residents

19k Population -200 (2010–19)
28  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
54% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years44%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black6%
Caucasian45%
Hispanic or Latino45%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school22%
High school graduate34%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household54%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$37k Median Household Income -$2k (2010–19)
70% Above Poverty -7% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector65%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service31%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked10%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$148k Median Home Value -$25k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$708 Median Monthly Rent +$38 (2010–19)
32% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached35%
Multiple units19%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier41%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K41%
$150K to $199K36%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene38%
LP gas3%
Utility gas32%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 06226

United States45
Connecticut25
Worcester Metro Area40
Windham County7

Property Crime in 06226

United States48
Connecticut28
Worcester Metro Area23
Windham County4

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (59%)(36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump41%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 4 10
Feb 29 3 9
Mar 37 4 6
Apr 48 4 1
May 58 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 42 4 1
Dec 32 4 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 06226

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado8
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 06226, CT

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Path Academy
0 miles, NW
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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 06226, CT

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Windham Cdt
2 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 06226, CT

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Connecticut College
23 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 06226, CT

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Natchaug Hospital
2 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 06226, CT

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