Zip code 06262: Quinebaug, Connecticut

Q: What city is zip code 06262?

06262 is assigned to Quinebaug, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What is the population of 06262?

About 813 people live in 06262, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 06262?

The closest zip codes to 06262 are 06245, 01571, 06244, 06255, 06246.

Residential delivery areaEastern Time

Population

813

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$218K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

53.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1.2 sq mi

704 people/sq mi

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

About 06262

06262 is a suburban zip code in Quinebaug, Connecticut, covering 1.2 sq mi of land. About 813 people live here, or 704 per square mile. The median resident is 53.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $218,400. 95% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and production and manufacturing. 39% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 06262 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate95.2%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · CT 66.5%16th of 275 in CT
Unemployment rate27.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · CT 5.6%4th of 276 in CT
Self-employed workers38.8%
99th
U.S. 10% · CT 9.9%2nd of 276 in CT
Median age53.9
97th
U.S. 38.9 · CT 41.125th of 277 in CT
Residents 65 and older23.2%
88th
U.S. 17.2% · CT 18.5%72nd of 277 in CT
Work from home16.5%
67th
U.S. 15.1% · CT 16%127th of 276 in CT
Per capita income$43,340
59th
U.S. $44,673 · CT $55,915217th of 277 in CT
Population density704/sq mi
37th
U.S. 95/sq mi · CT 749/sq mi133rd of 277 in CT
Foreign-born residents6.6%
37th
U.S. 14.1% · CT 15.7%183rd of 277 in CT
Median home value$218,400
25th
U.S. $332,700 · CT $366,900254th of 267 in CT
Tech workers0.6%
7th
U.S. 3.8% · CT 3.6%241st of 276 in CT
Diversity index12.4
6th
U.S. 61.4 · CT 57260th of 277 in CT
Population813
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · CT 3,624,508258th of 277 in CT
Poverty rate2%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · CT 10%258th of 276 in CT
Bachelor's degree or higher0.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · CT 42.5%275th of 277 in CT
Broadband access70.4%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · CT 92.2%271st of 275 in CT
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · CT 5.4%268th of 276 in CT
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · CT 4.7%273rd of 277 in CT
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · CT 7%264th of 275 in CT
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · CT 52.6%256th of 267 in CT
Residents under 180%
1st
U.S. 22% · CT 20.2%277th of 277 in CT
Median earnings per worker$19,810
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · CT $57,739273rd of 275 in CT
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · CT 10.4%271st of 276 in CT
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · CT 13.1%272nd of 276 in CT
Income inequality (Gini)0.268
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · CT 0.499267th of 274 in CT

Measure	06262	CT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CT
Homeownership rateStrength	95.2%	66.5%	65.2%	99th	16th of 275
Unemployment rateWeakness	27.9%	5.6%	5.2%	99th	4th of 276
Self-employed workers	38.8%	9.9%	10%	99th	2nd of 276
Median age	53.9	41.1	38.9	97th	25th of 277
Residents 65 and older	23.2%	18.5%	17.2%	88th	72nd of 277
Work from home	16.5%	16%	15.1%	67th	127th of 276
Per capita income	$43,340	$55,915	$44,673	59th	217th of 277
Population density	704/sq mi	749/sq mi	95/sq mi	37th	133rd of 277
Foreign-born residents	6.6%	15.7%	14.1%	37th	183rd of 277
Median home value	$218,400	$366,900	$332,700	25th	254th of 267
Tech workers	0.6%	3.6%	3.8%	7th	241st of 276
Diversity index	12.4	57	61.4	6th	260th of 277
Population	813	3,624,508	334,922,499	1st	258th of 277
Poverty rateStrength	2%	10%	12.5%	1st	258th of 276
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0.8%	42.5%	35.7%	1st	275th of 277
Broadband accessWeakness	70.4%	92.2%	91%	1st	271st of 275
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	5.4%	8.4%	1st	268th of 276
Veterans	0%	4.7%	6.2%	1st	273rd of 277
Housing vacancy	0%	7%	10.1%	1st	264th of 275
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	52.6%	51.1%	1st	256th of 267
Residents under 18	0%	20.2%	22%	1st	277th of 277
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$19,810	$57,739	$49,666	1st	273rd of 275
Healthcare workers	0%	10.4%	9.7%	1st	271st of 276
Government workers	0%	13.1%	14.5%	1st	272nd of 276
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.268	0.499	0.483	1st	267th of 274

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

5–17

18–24

23%

25–34

35–44

26%

45–54

25%

55–64

18%

65–74

75+

Median age

53.9

Under 18

65 and over

23.2%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

12.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

6.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

9.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 375
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 62.7%
Married couples: 62.7%
Living alone: 37.3%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 58% / 42%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

49%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

06262

—

Connecticut

$95,781

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$43,340

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.268

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

06262

$218,400

Connecticut

$366,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

06262

—

Connecticut

$1,488

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

85%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

10%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 375
Owner-occupied: 95.2%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1950
Median rooms: 6.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

16%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

48%

30–44

52%

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

27.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

80.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

39%

Construction and repair

39%

Production

18%

Legal and social services

Computer and math

0.6%

Management

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Education

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Professional and technical services

39%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

39%

Manufacturing

14%

Construction

Health care and social assistance

Admin, support and management

0.6%

Education

Retail

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$19,810

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

38.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	06262	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$68,375	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

29%

High school

67%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

0.8%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 70.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 70.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 62.9%
No internet access: 29.6%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Quinebaug
State: Connecticut
Center point: 42.0193° N, 71.9484° W
Land area: 1.2 sq mi
Water area: under 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

Quinebaug (unincorporated)100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 06262

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
06245	Fabyan, CT · PO box	0.3 mi	—	—	—
01571	Dudley, MA	2.5 mi	11,929	$84,604	$392,600
06244	East Woodstock, CT · PO box	2.9 mi	—	—	—
06255	North Grosvenordale, CT	3.1 mi	4,494	$88,750	$312,200
06246	Grosvenor Dale, CT · PO box	4.4 mi	—	—	—
06281	Woodstock, CT	4.6 mi	7,237	$125,778	$428,800
06267	South Woodstock, CT · PO box	5.2 mi	—	—	—
01550	Southbridge, MA	5.2 mi	17,928	$66,287	$294,800
01570	Webster, MA	5.6 mi	17,748	$72,895	$361,500
06277	Thompson, CT	6.8 mi	4,004	$110,000	$295,100
01540	Oxford, MA	7.9 mi	10,979	$110,579	$376,100
01507	Charlton, MA	8 mi	13,435	$117,587	$427,500

Questions about 06262

What city is zip code 06262?

06262 is assigned to Quinebaug, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What is the population of 06262?

About 813 people live in 06262, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 06262 in?

06262 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 06262?

The closest zip codes to 06262 are 06245, 01571, 06244, 06255, 06246.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06262, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.