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U.S. ZIP Code · CT06281

Windham County

Typical home value

$447,054[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.7%
5-year / yr
+6.5%
10-year / yr
+6.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+57.4%
vs metro
vs state
+2.8%
ZIP 06281 location in CT
Location of ZIP 06281 in CT

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 06281 is worth $447,054. Over the past year, values have risen 2.7%. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$6,157[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Windham County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
[4]
Riverine flood
Coastal flood
Wildfire
Drought
Heat wave
Hurricane
Tornado
Earthquake
Winter weather

#Who lives here

Population
7,237[3]
Median household income
$125,778[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Windham County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
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Moved in
Moved out

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • The Woodstock Academy

    High · Grades 9–12 · The Woodstock Academy District

    974 students

  • Woodstock Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Woodstock School District

    425 students

  • Woodstock Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Woodstock School District

    345 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,261
Loan principal$357,643
Down payment$89,411
Total interest paid$456,154

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$3,147
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 06281?
The typical home in 06281 is worth $447,054, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 06281?
Home values in 06281 are up 2.7% over the past year, and up 6.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 06281?
The effective property tax rate in 06281 is 1.4% — roughly $6,157 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 06281?
ZIP code 06281 has a population of 7,237 and a median household income of $125,778.

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