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Willimantic, CT
Census-designated place in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06226, 06256.
Population
18,096
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,338
ZIP codes
2
Willimantic and its ZIP codes
Willimantic at a glance
- Willimantic is about 4.5 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- It is the 28th most populous of 214 cities and towns in Connecticut.
- Households here earn a median of $45,962 a year, 52% less than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $190,900 (48% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,063 a month.
Local data for Willimantic, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Willimantic, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,962
Poverty rate
23.4%
Median home value
$190,900
Median rent
$1,063/mo
Homeownership
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher
24.2%
Median age
31.3
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (5,568), Mexican Americans (1,948), Irish Americans (1,609).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Willimantic.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,404
128,313 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,845
BEA, 2024
PPP loans
$30.9M
265 loans, 3,252 jobs reported
How people get to work
Willimantic, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.0%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit3.7%
- Walked8.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Willimantic, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
843
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
2,137
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
43.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Willimantic, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.6%
U.S. 11.1% +8.5 pts
ZIP codes in Willimantic
2 in or overlapping Willimantic. Population shown
Cities near Willimantic
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South WindhamCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 3.1 |
| Mansfield CenterCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 3.1 |
| South CoventryCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 3.2 |
| StorrsCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Coventry LakeCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 3.6 |
| BalticCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.2 |
| ColchesterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.5 |
| NorwichCity | 13 mi | 28.1 |
| TerramuggusCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Jewett CityBorough | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| BrooklynCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Plainfield VillageCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Lake ChaffeeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| WaureganCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| RockvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| ManchesterCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 9.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Willimantic, CT in?
- Willimantic is in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Willimantic, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Willimantic include 06226, 06256.
- What is the population of Willimantic, CT?
- About 18,096 people live in Willimantic, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Willimantic?
- Nearby places include South Windham (2.8 mi), Mansfield Center (3.2 mi), South Coventry (5.7 mi), Storrs (6.7 mi), Coventry Lake (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023