ZIP code 06098
Where is ZIP code 06098?
Winsted, Connecticut
Litchfield County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 06098 belongs to Winsted, Connecticut in Litchfield County. 06098 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 860 and 959. About 10,263 people live in the 06098 area, where the median household income is $66,269. The closest ZIP codes are 06065 (Riverton, 4 mi northeast), 06094 (Winchester Center, 4.6 mi southwest) and 06021 (Colebrook, 4.7 mi north).
| ZIP code | 06098 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Winsted |
| Also accepted | Winchester Center, Winchestr Ctr |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Litchfield County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 860, 959 |
| Coordinates | 41.9252, -73.0663 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 060 |
Population and income in 06098
| Population | 10,263 · higher than 57% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 334 · lower than 63% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48.9 years · higher than 78% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $66,269 · lower than 89% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $39,256 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 28% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $247,900 · lower than 89% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,174 a month |
| Housing units | 5,457 |
| Households | 5,030 (2.02 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 66% / 34% |
| Land area | 30.71 sq mi (plus 1.27 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06098. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 06098
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06065 | Riverton, CT | 4 mi NE | Standard |
| 06094 | Winchester Center, CT | 4.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 06021 | Colebrook, CT | 4.7 mi N | Standard |
| 06061 | Pine Meadow, CT | 6.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 06057 | New Hartford, CT | 6.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 06091 | West Hartland, CT | 7.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 06063 | Barkhamsted, CT | 7.8 mi E | Standard |
| 06058 | Norfolk, CT | 8 mi NW | Standard |
| 06790 | Torrington, CT | 8.2 mi S | Standard |
| 06022 | Collinsville, CT | 8.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 06027 | East Hartland, CT | 9 mi NE | Standard |
| 06059 | North Canton, CT | 9.2 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 06098 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 06098
123 MAIN ST
WINSTED CT 06098
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts WINCHESTER CENTER and WINCHESTR CTR as the city name for 06098. Avoid Winchester: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (06098-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 06098?
- 06098 is a Winsted, Connecticut ZIP code. Winchester Center and Winchestr Ctr are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 06098 in?
- ZIP code 06098 is in Litchfield County, Connecticut.
- What time zone is ZIP code 06098 in?
- 06098 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 06098?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 06098 use area codes 860 and 959.
- What is the population of ZIP code 06098?
- About 10,263 people live in ZIP code 06098, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 06098?
- The median household income in 06098 is $66,269 a year, lower than 89% of Connecticut ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 06098?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 06098 are 06065 (Riverton, 4 miles), 06094 (Winchester Center, 4.6 miles), 06021 (Colebrook, 4.7 miles) and 06061 (Pine Meadow, 6.1 miles).