06226 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 06226, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

06226 is a zip code in Tolland County and Windham County, Connecticut, which covers Mansfield and Windham, with a total population of 19,365 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 06226 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 06226.

The estimated population of people living in 06226 is 19,365, with a median age of 30.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 06226 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
19,365
 -0.33% -1.68%
2020
19,429
 -0.01% -
2019
19,431
 -2.21% -
2018
19,870
+0.88%
-
2017
19,696
 - -

Population of 06226 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 06226 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
46.6%
46.2%
 +0.87%
Black/African American
5%
4.5%
 +11.11%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
43.4%
44.3%
 -2.03%
Asian
2.4%
2.9%
 -17.24%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
1.7%
 +11.76%
Other
0.6%
0.4%
 +50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 06226 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 06226 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 06226 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 06226 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 30.6 +2.68% 29.7 +2.06% 32.1 +1.26%
2020 29.8 +7.58% 29.1 +12.36% 31.7 +10.07%
2019 27.7 +6.13% 25.9 +4.44% 28.8 +3.23%
2018 26.1 -0.38% 24.8 -0.8% 27.9 +0.72%
2017 26.2 - 25 - 27.7 -

The median age of the 06226 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 06226 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,362 -61.25% 1,156 -42.56% 673 725
10 to 19 1,640 +20.98% 1,891 +15.28% 2,011 2,184
20 to 29 2,352 -12.64% 2,607 -31.96% 2,068 1,866
30 to 39 1,234 0.0099999999999993% 1,135 +10.19% 1,229 1,251
40 to 49 964 +20.78% 1,028 0.79% 1,151 1,026
50 to 59 653 +28.3% 1,032 +10.48% 855 1,129
60 to 69 682 +10.01% 845 +3.37% 743 867
70+ 345 +76.9% 770 +18.9% 691 896

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 06226 zip code is $40,396.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 06226.

  • Under 25
    $23,924.00
  • 25 to 44
    $42,366.00
  • 45 to 64
    $38,391.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,817.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 06226 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 06226, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 06226 is currently $54,208.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.22% of households in 06226 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 06226 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    33.75%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.45%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.21%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.79%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.55%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.03%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.22%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 06226 is $20,560.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 06226 by the total population of 06226.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 06226 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 06226 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    13.07%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.20%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.41%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.84%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.48%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 06226 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 06226 zip over the age of 16 is 16,447.

Of those people, a total of 59.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 06226 is 54.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 06226 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,675 46.10% 9.10%
20 to 24 years 2,771 74.20% 9.90%
25 to 29 years 1,163 78.70% 5.20%
30 to 34 years 1,233 76.30% 1.60%
35 to 44 years 2,553 70.70% 3.60%
45 to 54 years 1,716 74.60% 18.70%
55 to 59 years 1,139 60.00% 12.70%
60 to 64 years 958 53.20% 1.80%
65 to 74 years 1,229 24.90% 6.50%
75 years and over 1,010 4.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 06226. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,002 59.10% 7.80%
Black or African American 1,145 62.70% 2.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 110 42.70% 29.80%
Asian 464 48.30% 12.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,694 66.10% 10.50%
Two or more races 2,032 57.10% 9.60%
Hispanic or Latino 6,267 58.80% 8.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,336 59.70% 8.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 06226 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 06226 is 8,951, with median earnings of $25,172.00.

Women in 06226 are earning approximately 92.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,951 $25,172.00
Male 4,744 $25,739.00
Female 4,207 $23,676.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 06226 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 454 $58,616.00
Business and Financial 192 $68,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 46 $51,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 54 $22,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 55 $48,750.00
Community and Social Service 308 $36,510.00
Legal 19 $0.00
Educational and Library 946 $32,817.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 201 $19,014.00
Healthcare Practitioners 211 $80,250.00
Healthcare Support 363 $24,766.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 102 $9,321.00
Law Enforcement 36 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 841 $9,894.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 836 $31,350.00
Personal Care and Service 538 $8,958.00
Sales 1,035 $14,920.00
Office and Administrative Support 697 $16,984.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 201 $25,699.00
Construction and Extraction 280 $21,173.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 176 $42,759.00
Production 435 $30,238.00
Transportation and Material Moving 347 $14,946.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 06226 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 06226.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 201 $60,417.00 253 $52,321.00
Business and Financial 70 $69,500.00 122 $43,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 38 $51,000.00 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 31 $21,125.00 23 $61,607.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00 44 $36,250.00
Community and Social Service 110 $27,389.00 198 $36,615.00
Legal 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 431 $33,385.00 515 $29,931.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 55 $0.00 146 $17,692.00
Healthcare Practitioners 29 $60,375.00 182 $81,700.00
Healthcare Support 86 $26,296.00 277 $21,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 95 $0.00 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 29 $0.00 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 470 $11,146.00 371 $9,139.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 571 $41,635.00 265 $25,827.00
Personal Care and Service 292 $7,500.00 246 $11,071.00
Sales 304 $26,458.00 731 $10,855.00
Office and Administrative Support 176 $11,458.00 521 $22,868.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 136 $37,799.00 65 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 280 $21,173.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 176 $42,759.00 0 $0.00
Production 372 $30,478.00 63 $7,019.00
Transportation and Material Moving 329 $15,285.00 18 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,752 households in 06226, with an average household size of 2.38 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,453 families living in the 06226 zip code with an average family size of 3.27 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 06226:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,757 293 1,403 3,299
Average Household Size 3.46 3.45 3.29 1.33
Total Families 1,757 293 1,403 0
Average Household Size 3.43 3.34 3.04 0

Poverty

Of the 3,453 families living in 06226, 23.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 06226:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,480 housing units in 06226.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,752 90.27%
Vacant 728 9.73%

56.68% of the total 7,480 housing units in 06226 are rental units. This is approximately 4,240 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,355 are occupied by the owner - or 31.48% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 06226 is $944.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 06226 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    157
  • Less than $500
    1,021
  • $500 to $999
    1,389
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,376
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    303
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    130
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    11
  • $3,000 or more
    10

Property Value

The median value of a property in 06226 is $151,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 06226 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    88
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    95
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    964
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    859
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    328
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    21
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 06226. The chart below shows the number of properties in 06226 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,822
  • 1940 to 1949
    507
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,191
  • 1960 to 1969
    685
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,257
  • 1980 to 1989
    419
  • 1990 to 1999
    376
  • 2000 to 2009
    106
  • 2010 to 2013
    117
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 06226 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,249
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,768
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,780
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    955

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 06226 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 06226 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 06226.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    207
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,461
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,534
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    828
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    769
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    360
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    746
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    269
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    310
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    717
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    364
  • 90 or more minutes
    78

Summary

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