ZIP Code 06235

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Chaplin · Windham County · Connecticut

Population
2,257

45/sq mi

Median income
$98,059

▲ 29% vs US

higher than 80% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$256,300

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 59% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
25.9%

Median age 43.4

Land area
49.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 06235 in Chaplin, Connecticut has a population of 2,257. The median household income is $98,059, which is 29% above the national average. Median home value is $256,300, 8% below the US average. 25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06235 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 49.9 square miles in Chaplin, Windham County, Connecticut. The area is home to 2,257 residents, producing a population density of 45 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 06235 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06235 sits at $98,059 (13% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $40,932. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $256,300 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $1,408 per month, and 83.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06235 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Windham County, so you can benchmark 06235 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 06235

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06235.

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 06235, Chaplin, 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

2,257

Population

49.9

Area (sq mi)

45

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06235?

43.4

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$98,059

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$40,932

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

32.1 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 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%

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

What does housing look like?

904

Total Housing Units

855

Occupied Units

49

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.7%
Renter 16.3%

$256,300

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$1,408

Median Rent

1980

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

-3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06235 have decreased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.6% 150
2021 +5.1% 157
2022 +15.7% 182
2023 +33.6% 243
2024 -3.3% 235

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 29 business establishments in ZIP 06235, employing approximately 105 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,076,000.

29

Businesses

105

Employees

$4.1M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 24.1%
Retail trade 5 17.2%
Accommodation and food services 4 13.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 10.3%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 06235 vs 06256 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
06256 North Windham, CT 2,154 4.2 mi
06247 Hampton, CT 2,841 3.6 mi
06250 Mansfield Center, CT 4,821 3.8 mi
06280 Windham, CT 3,162 7.0 mi
06264 Scotland, CT 166 7.0 mi
06268 Storrs Mansfield, CT 11,481 6.2 mi
06242 Eastford, CT 1,408 7.1 mi
06278 Ashford, CT 4,454 7.1 mi
06269 Storrs Mansfield, CT 9,844 7.4 mi
06266 South Windham, CT 495 8.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06235 in?
ZIP code 06235 (Chaplin) 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 06235?
ZIP code 06235 in Chaplin, CT has a population of 2,257 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06235?
The median household income in ZIP 06235 is $98,059, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06235?
The median home value in ZIP 06235 is $256,300, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06235?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06235 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06235?
ZIP code 06235 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 105 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06235?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06235 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (5), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06235?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06235 decreased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 06235?
In ZIP code 06235, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% 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 06235?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06235 is 32.1 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 06235?
In ZIP code 06235, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06235?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06235 is 5.6% 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 Chaplin, 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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