ZIP Code 06242, CT
Living in 06242
Bikeability35
Walkability75
Commute37
Public Transit37
Affordability38
Public Safety98
Airports55
Hospitals39
Colleges97
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.3kPopulation-116 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated
78%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate30%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$94kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector65%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office22%
Service7%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation<1%
Walked8%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$258kMedian Home Value-$14k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$720Median Monthly Rent+$107 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached91%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K28%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene64%
LP gas5%
Utility gas1%
Wood21%
Crime
Violent Crime in 06242
United States45
Connecticut25
Worcester Metro Area40
Windham County7
Property Crime in 06242
United States48
Connecticut28
Worcester Metro Area23
Windham County4
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 4 | 12 |
| Feb | 28 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 36 | 4 | 8 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 4 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 06242
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding56
Tornado9
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 06242, CT
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 06242, CT
Rectory School
7 miles, E
Pomfret School
7 miles, E
Putnam Science Academy
9 miles, E
Susan Wayne Center of Excellence
10 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 06242, CT
University of Connecticut
10 miles, SW
Nichols College
13 miles, NE
Eastern Connecticut State University
14 miles, SW
Western New England University
27 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 06242, CT
Day Kimball Hospital
9 miles, E
Natchaug Hospital
12 miles, SW
Harrington Memorial Hospital-1
13 miles, N
Windham Community Memorial Hospital
14 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 06242, CT
Worcester Regional Airport
28 miles, NE
Bradley International Airport
30 miles, W
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
36 miles, E
Tweed-New Haven Airport
60 miles, SW