ZIP Code 06026, Connecticut
ZIP Code 06026 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 06026 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Connecticut. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,196. The land area covers 17.54 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,196 | ±75 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs | ±2.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,955 | ±167 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,073 | ±178 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,955 | ±167 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 118 | ±132 |
| Median Home Value | $388,000 | ±$28,811 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,324 | ±$159 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $119,375 | ±$24,153 |
| Per Capita Income | $56,232 | ±$5,386 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% | ±4.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 169 | ±219 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,545 | ±233 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.3% | ±5.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Hartford, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Suffield, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Westfield, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Windsor, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Enfield, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | East Hartford, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Bloomfield, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | South Windsor, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Hartford, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Agawam, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor
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College Vocational | 7.6 mi away | 97 Newberry Road, East Windsor, CT, 06088 |
860627430046600
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EAST GRANBY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 24 CENTER STREET, EAST GRANBY, CT, 06026 |
(860) 653-3002
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University of Hartford
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College | 9.2 mi away | 200 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT, 06117-1599 |
8607684100
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GRANBY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.0 mi away | 15 NORTH GRANBY RD., GRANBY, CT, 06035 |
(860) 844-5275
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University of Saint Joseph
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College | 10.3 mi away | 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT, 06117 |
8602324571
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SIMSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 725 HOPMEADOW ST., SIMSBURY, CT, 06070 |
(860) 658-7663
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Hartford International University for Religion and Peace
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College | 11.2 mi away | 77 Sherman Street, Hartford, CT, 06105-2260 |
8605099500
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KENT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 50 NORTH MAIN ST., SUFFIELD, CT, 06078 |
(860) 668-3896
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Connecticut State Community College
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College | 11.8 mi away | 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT, 06051 |
8606127000
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WINDSOR LOCKS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 28 MAIN ST., WINDSOR LOCKS, CT, 06096 |
(860) 627-1495
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HARTFORD BRADLEY INTL AP, CT US, located 3.3 miles from ZCTA5 06026. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.3° | 18.8° | 27.1° | 3.28" | 14.2" |
| February | 38.5° | 20.7° | 29.6° | 3.13" | 14.8" |
| March | 47.3° | 28.2° | 37.8° | 3.81" | 9.4" |
| April | 60.5° | 38.4° | 49.5° | 3.88" | 1.1" |
| May | 71.7° | 48.4° | 60.0° | 3.79" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.9° | 57.8° | 68.9° | 4.28" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.2° | 63.4° | 74.3° | 4.17" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.3° | 61.7° | 72.5° | 4.21" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.7° | 53.8° | 64.8° | 4.39" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.5° | 42.4° | 53.0° | 4.52" | 0.7" |
| November | 51.5° | 33.0° | 42.3° | 3.51" | 1.4" |
| December | 40.6° | 24.6° | 32.6° | 4.08" | 10.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tariffville CDP | CDP | 1.9 mi | — |
| Salmon Brook CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| Windsor Locks CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Simsbury Center CDP | CDP | 4.6 mi | — |
| West Simsbury CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
| Suffield Depot CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 06026. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.