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ZIP 06098

Part of Winsted, CT
Pop. 10,263·Litchfield County·80th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$1,366/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$599
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 06098 · $1,366
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,530
3 BR
$1,970
4 BR+
$2,220
Research median
$1,530/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$16,392/yr
At $1,366/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyLitchfield County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06098 (Winsted, CT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 28.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,263
Median income
$66,269
Median age
48.9
Renters
34.3%
Age distribution
15.5%
16.2%
23.2%
17.7%
27.4%
Under 1815.5%
18–3416.2%
35–5423.2%
55–6417.7%
65+27.4%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
86.7%
White86.7%
Black1.9%
Hispanic6.9%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
33.8%
30.8%
28.1%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma33.8%
Some college30.8%
Bachelor's+28.1%
Housing tenure
65.7%
34.3%
Owner65.7%
Renter34.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06098 in Winsted, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$65,475 → $66,269
up 1.2%
Population
10,316 → 10,263
down 0.5%
Renter share
40% → 34.3%
-5.7 pts
Bachelor's+
27.1% → 28.1%
+1.0 pts
Median age
50.6 → 48.9
-1.7 yrs

Median household income climbed from $65,475 to $66,269 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.2% shift. The renter share has eased from 40% to 34.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 06098 covers Winsted, CT. The median rent here is $1,366/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($66,269/yr), ZIP 06098 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06098?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06098 (Winsted, CT) is $1,366. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06098 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06098's median rent of $1,366/mo is $599 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06098 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06098 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Connecticut, ranking #80 out of 83 ZIPs at $1,366/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06098?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,366/mo in ZIP 06098. The local median household income is $66,269/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06098?

Rent in ZIP 06098 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 06098 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06098 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,366/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($66,269/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06098 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 06098 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.3% of ZIP 06098 households are renters, while 65.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 06098 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 06098 compare to the rest of Winsted?

ZIP 06098 sits right at the Winsted citywide median of $1,366/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06098 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06098 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,366/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 06098's median household income ($66,269/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06098 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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