Chaplin, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06235
Windham County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,257
- 45/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $98,059
- Median income Above-median income area
- $256,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chaplin pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 45
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06235 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06235 (Chaplin, CT) fell -3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 243.5 in 2023 to 235.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06235 covers 49.9 square miles in Chaplin, Windham County, Connecticut (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,257 residents on file, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06235 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,059 (13% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,932. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.6% and unemployment is 1.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $256,300 (41% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,408; owner occupancy is 83.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Windham County, so 06235 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 06235
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chaplin, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06235.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,257
Population
49.9
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06235?
43.4
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
2.8%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$40,932
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
32.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06235 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Chaplin, CT household income vs. every Connecticut ZIP code
Median household income among 270 reporting Connecticut ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$98,059 35th percentile higher than 35% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
904housing units
904
Total Housing Units
855
Occupied Units
49
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$256,300
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$1,408
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
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 06235 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06268
Storrs Mansfield (06268)
11,481 residents
- 06269
Storrs Mansfield (06269)
9,844 residents
- 06250
Mansfield Center (06250)
4,821 residents
- 06278 4,454
Ashford (06278)
4,454 residents
- 06280 3,162
Windham (06280)
3,162 residents
- 06247 2,841
Hampton (06247)
2,841 residents
- 06235 2,257
Chaplin (06235)
2,257 residents
- 06256 2,154
North Windham (06256)
2,154 residents
- 06242 1,408
Eastford (06242)
1,408 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06235 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06235 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06278
Ashford (06278)
$121,875 median income
- 06247
Hampton (06247)
$108,854 median income
- 06264
Scotland (06264)
$100,227 median income
- 06250
Mansfield Center (06250)
$99,000 median income
- 06235
Chaplin (06235)
$98,059 median income
- 06242
Eastford (06242)
$89,250 median income
- 06256
North Windham (06256)
$80,333 median income
- 06280
Windham (06280)
$76,577 median income
- 06268
Storrs Mansfield (06268)
$55,219 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06235 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06235, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,257 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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