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Putnam, CT
Census-designated place in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06260.
Population
7,120
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,827
ZIP codes
1
Putnam and its ZIP codes
Putnam at a glance
- Putnam is about 2.4 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,511 a year, 32% less than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $245,100 (33% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,147 a month.
Local data for Putnam, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Putnam, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,511
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$245,100
Median rent
$1,147/mo
Homeownership
50.7%
Bachelor's or higher
18.8%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (1,302), Irish Americans (877), German Americans (692).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Putnam.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,440
29,055 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,025
BEA, 2024
How people get to work
Putnam, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.6%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Putnam, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
951
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
81
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 15°F
50.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Putnam, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
ZIP codes in Putnam
1 in or overlapping Putnam. Population shown
Cities near Putnam
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MechanicsvilleCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.8 |
| South WoodstockCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 4.9 |
| Quasset LakeCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.3 |
| North Grosvenor DaleCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.3 |
| DayvilleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.9 |
| QuinebaugCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 4.3 |
| DanielsonBorough | 7.5 mi | 1.1 |
| East BrooklynCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.5 |
| Lake BungeeCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Witches WoodsCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.1 |
| BrooklynCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.2 |
| Webster, MACensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 3 |
| Pascoag, RICensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.1 |
| WaureganCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| Southbridge Town, MACity | 12 mi | 20.2 |
| Chepachet, RICensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Putnam, CT in?
- Putnam is in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Putnam, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Putnam include 06260.
- What is the population of Putnam, CT?
- About 7,120 people live in Putnam, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Putnam?
- Nearby places include Mechanicsville (2.6 mi), South Woodstock (2.7 mi), Quasset Lake (3.8 mi), North Grosvenor Dale (4.8 mi), Dayville (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023