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Windsor Locks, CT
Census-designated place in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06096.
Population
12,579
Land area
9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,394
ZIP codes
1
Windsor Locks and its ZIP codes
Windsor Locks at a glance
- Windsor Locks is 86% denser than Connecticut as a whole.
- It is the 32nd most populous of 214 cities and towns in Connecticut.
- Households here earn a median of $81,205 a year, 15% less than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $258,800 (29% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,394 a month.
Local data for Windsor Locks, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Windsor Locks, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,205
Poverty rate
10.9%
Median home value
$258,800
Median rent
$1,394/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
28.6%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,755), Italian Americans (1,494), Puerto Ricans (1,107).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Capitol Planning Region. PPP loans are for Windsor Locks.
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
$35.7M
355 loans, 4,409 jobs reported
How people get to work
Windsor Locks, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.7%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home17.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Windsor Locks, 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
85° / 19°F
47.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Windsor Locks, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.5%
U.S. 33.3% -1.8 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
ZIP codes in Windsor Locks
1 in or overlapping Windsor Locks. Population shown
Cities near Windsor Locks
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Suffield DepotCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2.1 |
| Southwood AcresCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 5.3 |
| ThompsonvilleCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2 |
| TariffvilleCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Broad BrookCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 5.9 |
| Salmon BrookCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 3.3 |
| Sherwood ManorCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Blue HillsCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.2 |
| HazardvilleCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 5.7 |
| Simsbury CenterCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 4.6 |
| Longmeadow, MACensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 9.1 |
| Agawam Town, MACity | 9.8 mi | 23.3 |
| West SimsburyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.6 |
| WeatogueCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3 |
| RockvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| HartfordCity | 11 mi | 17.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Windsor Locks, CT in?
- Windsor Locks is in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Windsor Locks, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Windsor Locks include 06096.
- What is the population of Windsor Locks, CT?
- About 12,579 people live in Windsor Locks, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Windsor Locks?
- Nearby places include Suffield Depot (4.2 mi), Southwood Acres (5 mi), Thompsonville (5.6 mi), Tariffville (5.7 mi), Broad Brook (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023