The 06226 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Willimantic, CT in Windham County in the United States. The current population estimate is 19,431. The 06226 ZIP Code has a median age of 27.7 years, and 12.2% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is at $37,339, while an estimated 25% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. An estimated 77.7% in this Connecticut region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $17,921.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 06226 is $37,339, while the region's mean household income is $48,990. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $17,921. The per capita income in ZIP Code 06226 of $17,921 is approximately 59.72% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $44,496. An estimated 24.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately158.95% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.0% of the population in 06226 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.7% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.4% of 06226 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 12.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 9.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.4% |
In ZIP Code 06226, 77.7% of the population graduated high school, while 18.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 10.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.1% in this Windham County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 10.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 12.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 34.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.9% |
| Associate's degree | 6.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 06226, 91.6% is one race, while 8.4% are two or more races. Approximately 44.6% of 06226 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 06226 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (75.5%), followed by Black or African American (12.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7.5% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| Some other race | 12.2% |
In ZIP Code 06226, 58.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 35.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Windham County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 58.6% |
| Spanish | 35.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.7% |
| Other languages | 0.3% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 06226, an estimated 40.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.0% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Windham County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 14.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 40.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 06226 are younger than average. The median age of 27.7 years in ZIP Code 06226 is approximately 27.3% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.6% of the population in 06226 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 14.2% are aged 15 to 19 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 06226 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 14.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 16.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.3% |
| 85 years and over | 1.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 06226 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.94 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.9% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.04% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 06226 | 12.67¢/kWh | 7.63¢/kWh | 5.2¢/kWh |
| Connecticut | 29.52¢/kWh | 20.85¢/kWh | 16.97¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 06226 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.78 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.71 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.99 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.54 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.34 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.71 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.54 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.7 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.62 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.9 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.39 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 06226, 61.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.3 minutes. Approximately 34.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 06226 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.3% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 06226 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.6% |
| Construction | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 10.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.7% |
| Retail trade | 13.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.7% |
| Information | 2.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 34.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 17.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.9% |
| Public administration | 2.8% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 06226, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 06226 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Windham County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 14 |
| Checking or savings account | 2 |
| Credit card | 1 |
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 1 |
| Other | 2 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 11 |
| Improper use of your report | 3 |
| Managing an account | 2 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 1 |
| Problem when making payments | 1 |
| Other | 3 |