ZIP code 06279
Where is ZIP code 06279?
Willington, Connecticut
Tolland County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 06279 belongs to Willington, Connecticut in Tolland County. 06279 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 5,575 people live in the 06279 area, where the median household income is $91,114. The closest ZIP codes are 06265 (South Willington, 3.4 mi southwest), 06076 (Stafford Springs, 5.1 mi north) and 06084 (Tolland, 5.9 mi west).
| ZIP code | 06279 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Willington |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Tolland County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 860, 959 |
| Coordinates | 41.8944, -72.2626 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 062 |
Population and income in 06279
| Population | 5,575 · lower than 61% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 167 · lower than 82% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.5 years · lower than 83% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $91,114 · lower than 72% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $51,029 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 33% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $305,800 · lower than 71% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,357 a month |
| Housing units | 2,717 |
| Households | 2,627 (2.11 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 64% / 36% |
| Land area | 33.29 sq mi (plus 0.23 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06279. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 06279
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06265 | South Willington, CT | 3.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 06076 | Stafford Springs, CT | 5.1 mi N | Standard |
| 06084 | Tolland, CT | 5.9 mi W | Standard |
| 06278 | Ashford, CT | 5.9 mi E | Standard |
| 06269 | Storrs Mansfield, CT | 6.1 mi S | Unique |
| 06075 | Stafford, CT | 6.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 06077 | Staffordville, CT | 6.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 06251 | Mansfield Depot, CT | 6.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 06268 | Storrs Mansfield, CT | 7.2 mi S | Standard |
| 06238 | Coventry, CT | 8.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 06282 | Woodstock Valley, CT | 8.8 mi E | Standard |
| 06242 | Eastford, CT | 9 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 06279 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 06279
123 MAIN ST
WILLINGTON CT 06279
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid East Willington and W Willington: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (06279-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 06279?
- 06279 is a Willington, Connecticut ZIP code.
- What county is 06279 in?
- ZIP code 06279 is in Tolland County, Connecticut.
- What time zone is ZIP code 06279 in?
- 06279 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 06279?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 06279 use area codes 860 and 959.
- What is the population of ZIP code 06279?
- About 5,575 people live in ZIP code 06279, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 06279?
- The median household income in 06279 is $91,114 a year, lower than 72% of Connecticut ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 06279?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 06279 are 06265 (South Willington, 3.4 miles), 06076 (Stafford Springs, 5.1 miles), 06084 (Tolland, 5.9 miles) and 06278 (Ashford, 5.9 miles).