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Storrs, CT
Census-designated place in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06268, 06269.
Population
15,207
Land area
7.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,040
ZIP codes
2
Storrs and its ZIP codes
Storrs at a glance
- Storrs is about 2.7 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 29th among 214 cities and towns in Connecticut.
- The median household income is $37,839, 60% below the Connecticut median of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $325,100 (11% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,678 a month.
Local data for Storrs, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Storrs, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,839
Poverty rate
44.7%
Median home value
$325,100
Median rent
$1,678/mo
Homeownership
26.6%
Bachelor's or higher
59.0%
Median age
20.2
Average commute
18.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Chinese Americans (1,190), Italian Americans (910), Irish Americans (779).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Capitol Planning Region. PPP loans are for Storrs.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$84,680
531,855 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,719
BEA, 2024
PPP loans
$14.9M
203 loans, 1,726 jobs reported
How people get to work
Storrs, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone32.9%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit6.6%
- Walked20.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home33.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Storrs, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
1,390
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,280
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 19°F
49.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Storrs, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.8%
U.S. 33.3% -7.5 pts
Diabetes
3.2%
U.S. 12.1% -8.9 pts
Smoking
7.7%
U.S. 12.8% -5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
ZIP codes in Storrs
2 in or overlapping Storrs. Population shown
Cities near Storrs
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South CoventryCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 3.2 |
| Mansfield CenterCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 3.1 |
| Coventry LakeCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3.6 |
| WillimanticCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 5.4 |
| South WindhamCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 3.1 |
| Lake ChaffeeCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Crystal LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.9 |
| Stafford SpringsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.4 |
| RockvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| Witches WoodsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Lake BungeeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| ManchesterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 9.2 |
| BrooklynCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| Quasset LakeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| SomersCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| BalticCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Storrs, CT in?
- Storrs is in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Storrs, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Storrs include 06268, 06269.
- What is the population of Storrs, CT?
- About 15,207 people live in Storrs, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Storrs?
- Nearby places include South Coventry (3.4 mi), Mansfield Center (4.4 mi), Coventry Lake (4.6 mi), Willimantic (6.7 mi), South Windham (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023