ZIP Code 06281, CT

Living in 06281

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 30
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Commute 24
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 36
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Public Safety 97
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Airports 55
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Hospitals 34
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Colleges 98
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Schools 64
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Residents

6.9k Population -132 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
41% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
70% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate25%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$84k Median Household Income +$2.4k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
35  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office19%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$273k Median Home Value -$11k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$949 Median Monthly Rent +$252 (2010–19)
79% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K23%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene60%
LP gas3%
Wood13%

Crime

Violent Crime in 06281

United States45
Connecticut25
Worcester Metro Area40
Windham County7

Property Crime in 06281

United States48
Connecticut28
Worcester Metro Area23
Windham County4

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump48%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 4 13
Feb 28 3 10
Mar 36 4 8
Apr 47 5 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 5 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 50 5 0
Nov 41 4 2
Dec 31 4 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 06281

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding61
Tornado10
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 06281, CT

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 06281, CT

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St Joseph School
6 miles, E
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Rectory School
6 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 06281, CT

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Nichols College
7 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 06281, CT

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Day Kimball Hospital
7 miles, SE
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Natchaug Hospital
19 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 06281, CT

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