ZIP Code 06262 — Quinebaug CDP, CT Demographics & Data

ZIP code 06262 covers Quinebaug, CT in Windham County with a population of about 787.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 56.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 860, 959; U.S. House district CT-2; the HARTFORD & NEW HAVEN media market.

Quinebaug, CT sits in a university / college context (near nichols college (1.9 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Median household income in ZIP 06262 is about $65,658 — about 13% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 1.9%; unemployment rate near 18.9%; 7.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 25.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Professional services, Utilities, and Manufacturing; about 30.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 15.0 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $213,200 — about 39% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 87.6% (about 22.2 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 06262 in Quinebaug, CT, a household would need roughly $59,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,370. That sits below the local median household income ($65,658), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for Quinebaug CDP, CT show little to no average snow and around 50.1 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 43 for ZIP 06262 (Quinebaug CDP, CT) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.