ZIP Code 06268 — Storrs CDP, CT Demographics & Data

ZIP code 06268 covers Storrs, CT in Tolland County with a population of about 10,782.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 21.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 860, 959; U.S. House district CT-2; the HARTFORD & NEW HAVEN media market.

Storrs, CT sits in a university / college context (near university of connecticut (0.6 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Median household income in ZIP 06268 is about $56,533 — about 25% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 28.7%; unemployment rate near 11.1%; 59.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 25.6 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Healthcare, and Food services; about 24.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.8 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $328,600 — about 6% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,220 (about 5% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 45.3% (about 20.1 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 06268 in Storrs, CT, a household would need roughly $90,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $2,111. That is about 59% above the local median household income ($56,533), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for Storrs CDP, CT show little to no average snow and around 49.3 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 595 for ZIP 06268 (Storrs CDP, CT) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.