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ZIP 06226

Pop. 19,344·Windham County·69th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$1,764/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-9.8%
vs US Median
-$201
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 06226 · $1,764
More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,210
1 BR
$1,410
2 BR
$1,760
3 BR
$2,270
4 BR+
$2,820
Research median
$1,760/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,168/yr
At $1,764/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyWindham County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -9.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06226 (Willimantic, CT) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,344
Median income
$47,162
Median age
31.3
Renters
63.8%
Age distribution
21.1%
34.5%
22.3%
Under 1821.1%
18–3434.5%
35–5422.3%
55–6411%
65+11.1%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
57%
46%
White57%
Black5.4%
Hispanic46%
Asian2.1%
Education (25+)
19.5%
33%
23.1%
24.4%
No HS diploma19.5%
HS diploma33%
Some college23.1%
Bachelor's+24.4%
Housing tenure
36.2%
63.8%
Owner36.2%
Renter63.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06226 in Willimantic, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$40,396 → $47,162
up 16.7%
Population
19,365 → 19,344
down 0.1%
Renter share
65.1% → 63.8%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
21.2% → 24.4%
+3.2 pts
Median age
30.6 → 31.3
+0.7 yrs

Median household income grew from $40,396 to $47,162 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.7% shift. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 21.2% to 24.4%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06226 covers Willimantic, CT. The median rent here is $1,764/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo.

At 45% of local median household income ($47,162/yr), ZIP 06226 ranks as moderate 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 06226?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06226 (Willimantic, CT) is $1,764. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06226 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06226's median rent of $1,764/mo is $201 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06226 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06226 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Connecticut, ranking #69 out of 85 ZIPs at $1,764/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06226?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,764/mo in ZIP 06226. The local median household income is $47,162/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06226?

Rent in ZIP 06226 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 06226 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06226 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,764/mo, rent takes approximately 45% of the local median household income ($47,162/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06226 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 06226 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63.8% of ZIP 06226 households are renters, while 36.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 06226 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 06226 compare to the rest of Willimantic?

ZIP 06226 is more affordable than Willimantic overall. At $1,764/mo, it's $191 below the Willimantic citywide median of $1,955/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06226 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06226 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
45%
STRETCHED

At $1,764/mo, rent takes ~45% of ZIP 06226's median household income ($47,162/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06226 45%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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