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Winsted, CT
Census-designated place in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06098.
Population
6,977
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,429
ZIP codes
1
Winsted and its ZIP codes
Winsted at a glance
- Winsted is 91% denser than Connecticut as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,871, 32% below the Connecticut median of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $218,900 (40% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,183 a month.
Local data for Winsted, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Winsted, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,871
Poverty rate
15.9%
Median home value
$218,900
Median rent
$1,183/mo
Homeownership
54.7%
Bachelor's or higher
26.8%
Median age
47.6
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,500), Italian Americans (1,065), German Americans (788).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northwest Hills Planning Region. PPP loans are for Winsted.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,244
38,012 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$83,433
BEA, 2024
How people get to work
Winsted, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked5.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Winsted, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
1,757
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
313
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
51.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Winsted, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.7%
U.S. 33.3% -3.6 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Winsted
1 in or overlapping Winsted. Population shown
Cities near Winsted
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RivertonCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Pleasant ValleyCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.5 |
| New Hartford CenterCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 3.2 |
| TorringtonCity | 6.9 mi | 39.8 |
| NorfolkCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.2 |
| Northwest HarwintonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 8.7 |
| CollinsvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| Canton ValleyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| West SimsburyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| North GranbyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8.3 |
| LitchfieldBorough | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| Simsbury CenterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| WeatogueCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3 |
| Salmon BrookCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| CornwallCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Falls VillageCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Winsted, CT in?
- Winsted is in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Winsted, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Winsted include 06098.
- What is the population of Winsted, CT?
- About 6,977 people live in Winsted, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Winsted?
- Nearby places include Riverton (3.6 mi), Pleasant Valley (4.3 mi), New Hartford Center (5.9 mi), Torrington (6.9 mi), Norfolk (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023