ZIP Code 06234

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Brooklyn · Windham County · Connecticut

Population
8,244

104/sq mi

Median income
$96,207

▲ 26% vs US

higher than 78% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$315,200

▲ 13% vs US

higher than 69% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.9%

Median age 45.6

Land area
79.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 06234 in Brooklyn, Connecticut has a population of 8,244. The median household income is $96,207, which is 26% above the national average. Median home value is $315,200, 13% above the US average. 23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06234 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 79.4 square miles in Brooklyn, Windham County, Connecticut. The area is home to 8,244 residents, producing a population density of 104 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 06234 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06234 sits at $96,207 (15% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $45,933. The poverty rate stands at 2.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $315,200 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $1,125 per month, and 81.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06234 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Windham County, so you can benchmark 06234 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 06234

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06234.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06234, Brooklyn, CT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,244

Population

79.4

Area (sq mi)

104

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06234?

45.6

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 83.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$96,207

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$45,933

Per Capita Income

2.3%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,316

Total Housing Units

3,042

Occupied Units

274

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.7%
Renter 18.3%

$315,200

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$1,125

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.3%

YoY Change (2024)

250

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+150%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06234 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.3% 169
2021 +14.2% 193
2022 +10.7% 214
2023 +6.8% 228
2024 +9.3% 250

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 127 business establishments in ZIP 06234, employing approximately 1,625 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,518,000.

127

Businesses

1,625

Employees

$58.5M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 26 20.5%
Accommodation and food services 20 15.8%
Health care and social assistance 19 15.0%
Other services (except public administration) 14 11.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 10.2%
Construction 7 5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 4.7%
Manufacturing 5 3.9%
Finance and insurance 5 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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06247 Hampton, CT 2,841 6.1 mi
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06241 Dayville, CT 6,650 7.1 mi
06354 Moosup, CT 6,141 7.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06234 in?
ZIP code 06234 (Brooklyn) is located in Windham County, Connecticut. Windham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/windham-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06234?
ZIP code 06234 in Brooklyn, CT has a population of 8,244 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06234?
The median household income in ZIP 06234 is $96,207, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06234?
The median home value in ZIP 06234 is $315,200, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06234?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06234 is White at 83.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06234?
ZIP code 06234 has 127 business establishments employing approximately 1,625 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06234?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06234 are: Retail trade (26), Accommodation and food services (20), Health care and social assistance (19). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06234?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06234 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06234?
In ZIP code 06234, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 06234?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06234 is 26.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06234?
In ZIP code 06234, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06234?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06234 is 2.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Brooklyn, CT

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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