| City: | Suffield, Connecticut |
| Names to Avoid: | Mcdougal Correctional Fclty |
| Planning Region: | Capitol Planning Region |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:11:46 PM |
| Population: | 43 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 860 / 959 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 41.9856, -72.6423 |
| Land Area: | 0.133 sq mi |
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MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution operates under dedicated ZIP code 06080 in Suffield, Connecticut. This level 4/5 high-security and maximum-security facility houses adult male inmates and is the largest correctional institution in New England. The 140-acre complex can accommodate up to 2,131 offenders and employs 678 staff members. The facility is accredited by the American Correctional Association.
The current institution was formed on May 15, 2001, through the merger of two separate facilities. The Walker Reception Center opened November 9, 1992, as an assessment center for 560 inmates. The MacDougall Correctional Institution followed in December 1993 as a level 4 sentenced facility for 975 inmates. A 600-bed expansion was completed in January 2003. The MacDougall building honors Ellis C. MacDougall, the agency's first Commissioner from 1968 to 1971. The Walker building honors Ralph H. Walker, warden of Connecticut State Prison in Wethersfield from 1934 to 1954.
The National Institute of Corrections recognizes the MacDougall building's internal classification system as a national model. The facility serves multiple missions including reception, assessment, sentenced confinement, and administrative segregation programs.
Census 2020 recorded 43 residents with a median age of 31.3 years. Group quarters housed 42 institutionalized individuals. American Community Survey estimates place the population at 991 with a median age of 39.6 years. The resident population includes 38 veterans and 28 individuals holding bachelor's degrees or higher.
| Population: | 43 |
| Median Age: | 31.3 |
| Housing Units: | 1 |
| Establishments: | 3 |
| Employment: | 135 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 06080 has 43 residents and 0 households. The median age is 31.3 years, significantly younger than the state (41.1) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 93.0% male and 7.0% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.5%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (44.2%, much higher than the state average of 10.8% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (37.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.2%, which is much higher than the state average (17.3%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (10.8%) and national averages (12.4%) and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (8.3%) and national averages (8.4%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 43Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,616Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 323.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,079 | 1,332 | 991 | 1,616 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 43 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 31.3
Male Median Age: 31.2
Female Median Age: 33.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 7 | 12.28% |
| Black: | 19 | 33.33% |
| Hispanic:* | 16 | 28.07% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 3.51% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 13 | 22.81% |
| Total: | 57 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 40 | 93.02% | 31.2 years |
| Females: | 3 | 6.98% | 33.5 years |
| Total: | 43 | 100% | 31.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,299 | 80.38% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 169 | 10.46% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 49 | 3.03% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 99 | 9.16% |
| Total Population: | 1,616 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,468 | 90.84% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 148 | 9.16% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $39,000 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $39,000 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,156 | $22,422 | $0 | $39,000 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,616 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 1,616 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, 3.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 53.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 129 | 8.59% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 572 | 38.08% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 630 | 41.94% |
| Some college, no degree: | 119 | 7.92% |
| Associate's degree: | 7 | 0.47% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 38 | 2.53% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7 | 0.47% |
| Total: | 1,502 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 801 | 53.33% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 45 | 3.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 12 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 12 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 06080 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 124 people with an annual payroll of $4,285,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,154,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,285,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 124Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 06080 is located in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, within the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 25540) and Connecticut's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,212,381 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 06080. It covers 0.133 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CTSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 25540Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 1,212,381Source: Census |
| MSA: | Hartford, CT MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.133 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1987.68 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0974655Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Suffield Depot CDP; ConnecticutSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 06080 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.