Zip code 06260: Putnam, Connecticut

Q: What city is zip code 06260?

06260 is assigned to Putnam, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What is the population of 06260?

About 9,266 people live in 06260, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 06260?

The median household income in 06260 is $70,502.

Q: What zip codes are near 06260?

The closest zip codes to 06260 are 06233, 06277, 06241, 06246, 06267.

Residential delivery areaEastern Time

Population

9,266

Median household income

$71K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$270K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,149/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

20 sq mi

462 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 06260

06260 is a small-town zip code in Putnam, Connecticut, covering 20 sq mi of land. About 9,266 people live here, or 462 per square mile. The median resident is 43.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $70,502 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $269,500, or 3.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 60% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,149 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.8 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods.

How 06260 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age43.7
80th
U.S. 38.9 · CT 41.1144th of 277 in CT
Residents 65 and older18.6%
65th
U.S. 17.2% · CT 18.5%161st of 277 in CT
Veterans6.7%
62nd
U.S. 6.2% · CT 4.7%80th of 277 in CT
Median earnings per worker$50,399
57th
U.S. $49,666 · CT $57,739211th of 275 in CT
Self-employed workers9.6%
54th
U.S. 10% · CT 9.9%150th of 276 in CT
Poverty rate11.5%
53rd
U.S. 12.5% · CT 10%66th of 276 in CT
Per capita income$38,966
46th
U.S. $44,673 · CT $55,915234th of 277 in CT
Average commute24.8 min
42nd
U.S. 26.4 min · CT 26.5 min170th of 268 in CT
Unemployment rate4.4%
41st
U.S. 5.2% · CT 5.6%140th of 276 in CT
Healthcare workers8.8%
39th
U.S. 9.7% · CT 10.4%176th of 276 in CT
Median home value$269,500
38th
U.S. $332,700 · CT $366,900221st of 267 in CT
Median household income$70,502
37th
U.S. $80,734 · CT $95,781234th of 267 in CT
Housing vacancy5.4%
37th
U.S. 10.1% · CT 7%155th of 275 in CT
Income inequality (Gini)0.421
37th
U.S. 0.483 · CT 0.499154th of 274 in CT
Tech workers2.1%
35th
U.S. 3.8% · CT 3.6%189th of 276 in CT
Population density462/sq mi
32nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · CT 749/sq mi161st of 277 in CT
Median gross rent$1,149
32nd
U.S. $1,413 · CT $1,488218th of 247 in CT
Homeownership rate59.7%
32nd
U.S. 65.2% · CT 66.5%218th of 275 in CT
Work from home9%
28th
U.S. 15.1% · CT 16%224th of 276 in CT
Foreign-born residents4.7%
28th
U.S. 14.1% · CT 15.7%217th of 277 in CT
Government workers10.8%
25th
U.S. 14.5% · CT 13.1%194th of 276 in CT
Uninsured rate4.2%
24th
U.S. 8.4% · CT 5.4%94th of 276 in CT
Diversity index30
23rd
U.S. 61.4 · CT 57168th of 277 in CT
Residents under 1818.7%
23rd
U.S. 22% · CT 20.2%154th of 277 in CT
Bachelor's degree or higher19.9%
20th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · CT 42.5%245th of 277 in CT
Broadband access86.3%
16th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · CT 92.2%251st of 275 in CT
Population9,266
14th
U.S. 334,922,499 · CT 3,624,508135th of 277 in CT
Rent-burdened renters37.7%
12th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · CT 52.6%208th of 267 in CT

Measure	06260	CT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CT
Median age	43.7	41.1	38.9	80th	144th of 277
Residents 65 and older	18.6%	18.5%	17.2%	65th	161st of 277
Veterans	6.7%	4.7%	6.2%	62nd	80th of 277
Median earnings per worker	$50,399	$57,739	$49,666	57th	211th of 275
Self-employed workers	9.6%	9.9%	10%	54th	150th of 276
Poverty rate	11.5%	10%	12.5%	53rd	66th of 276
Per capita income	$38,966	$55,915	$44,673	46th	234th of 277
Average commute	24.8 min	26.5 min	26.4 min	42nd	170th of 268
Unemployment rate	4.4%	5.6%	5.2%	41st	140th of 276
Healthcare workers	8.8%	10.4%	9.7%	39th	176th of 276
Median home value	$269,500	$366,900	$332,700	38th	221st of 267
Median household income	$70,502	$95,781	$80,734	37th	234th of 267
Housing vacancy	5.4%	7%	10.1%	37th	155th of 275
Income inequality (Gini)	0.421	0.499	0.483	37th	154th of 274
Tech workers	2.1%	3.6%	3.8%	35th	189th of 276
Population density	462/sq mi	749/sq mi	95/sq mi	32nd	161st of 277
Median gross rent	$1,149	$1,488	$1,413	32nd	218th of 247
Homeownership rate	59.7%	66.5%	65.2%	32nd	218th of 275
Work from home	9%	16%	15.1%	28th	224th of 276
Foreign-born residents	4.7%	15.7%	14.1%	28th	217th of 277
Government workers	10.8%	13.1%	14.5%	25th	194th of 276
Uninsured rate	4.2%	5.4%	8.4%	24th	94th of 276
Diversity index	30	57	61.4	23rd	168th of 277
Residents under 18	18.7%	20.2%	22%	23rd	154th of 277
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19.9%	42.5%	35.7%	20th	245th of 277
Broadband accessWeakness	86.3%	92.2%	91%	16th	251st of 275
Population	9,266	3,624,508	334,922,499	14th	135th of 277
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	37.7%	52.6%	51.1%	12th	208th of 267

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

14%

5–17

18–24

15%

25–34

12%

35–44

14%

45–54

16%

55–64

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

43.7

Under 18

18.7%

65 and over

18.6%

Race and ethnicity

White83%
Black1%
Hispanic6%
Asian2%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.4%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

51.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.8%

Other

Households

Households: 4,161
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 55.5%
Married couples: 33.9%
Living alone: 34.8%
Veterans (of adults): 6.7%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

18%

$25–50k

16%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

21%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

06260

$70,502

Connecticut

$95,781

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$38,966

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.421

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

06260

$269,500

Connecticut

$366,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

06260

$1,149

Connecticut

$1,488

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

54%

2–4 units

32%

5–19 units

11%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 4,398
Owner-occupied: 59.7%
Vacant: 5.4%
Median year built: 1961
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 37.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 23.3%
Home value to income: 3.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

Transit

0.4%

Walked

0.8%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.6%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

22%

10–19

28%

20–29

13%

30–44

24%

45–59

60+

Average commute

24.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

64.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

17%

Office and admin

13%

Transportation and moving

10%

Healthcare

Education

Production

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

0.7%

Legal and social services

0.2%

Industries

Manufacturing

14%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Retail

11%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Information

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

0.9%

Median earnings per worker

$50,399

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	06260	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$67,784	$74,888
Service	$34,000	$26,804
Sales and office	$40,160	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$58,750	$49,199
Production and transportation	$51,810	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

37%

Some college

21%

Associate's

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.1%
Households with broadband: 86.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 79.1%
No internet access: 10.2%
Without health insurance: 4.2%
Limited-English households: 1%

Geography

City (USPS): Putnam
State: Connecticut
Center point: 41.9080° N, 71.8705° W
Land area: 20 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Putnam (unincorporated)19% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 06260

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
06233	Ballouville, CT · PO box	2.2 mi	—	—	—
06277	Thompson, CT	3.7 mi	4,004	$110,000	$295,100
06241	Dayville, CT	3.9 mi	6,585	$88,389	$298,200
06246	Grosvenor Dale, CT · PO box	4.5 mi	—	—	—
06267	South Woodstock, CT · PO box	4.6 mi	—	—	—
06258	Pomfret, CT	5 mi	114	—	—
06263	Rogers, CT	5.2 mi	498	$88,011	—
06243	East Killingly, CT	5.5 mi	83	$122,083	—
06255	North Grosvenordale, CT	6 mi	4,494	$88,750	$312,200
06259	Pomfret Center, CT	6.5 mi	4,568	$108,476	$401,700
02859	Pascoag, RI	6.8 mi	7,018	$124,592	$385,500
06244	East Woodstock, CT · PO box	7.7 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 06260

What city is zip code 06260?

06260 is assigned to Putnam, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What is the population of 06260?

About 9,266 people live in 06260, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 06260 in?

06260 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 06260?

The median household income in 06260 is $70,502.

What zip codes are near 06260?

The closest zip codes to 06260 are 06233, 06277, 06241, 06246, 06267.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06260, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.