ZIP Code 06237
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Columbia · Tolland County · Connecticut
- Population
- 5,492
- Median income
- $127,000
- Median home value
- $361,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.6%
- Land area
- 55.9 sq mi
98/sq mi
▲ 66% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
▲ 30% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
Median age 51.3
New York
ZIP code 06237 in Columbia, Connecticut has a population of 5,492. The median household income is $127,000, which is 66% above the national average. Median home value is $361,500, 30% above the US average. 34.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06237 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 55.9 square miles in Columbia, Tolland County, Connecticut. The area is home to 5,492 residents, producing a population density of 98 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 06237 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06237 sits at $127,000 (12% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $56,435. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $361,500 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $966 per month, and 83.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06237 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tolland County, so you can benchmark 06237 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 06237
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06237.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06237, Columbia, 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
5,492
Population
55.9
Area (sq mi)
98
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06237?
51.3
Median Age
54.8%
Male
45.2%
Female
2.9%
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?
$127,000
Median Household Income
+12% vs state
$56,435
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
32.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,352
Total Housing Units
2,112
Occupied Units
240
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$361,500
Median Home Value
-17% vs state
$966
Median Rent
1984
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
+7.2%
YoY Change (2024)
217
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+117%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06237 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 145 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 159 |
| 2022 | +13.5% | 181 |
| 2023 | +11.9% | 202 |
| 2024 | +7.2% | 217 |
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 87 business establishments in ZIP 06237, employing approximately 762 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,635,000.
87
Businesses
762
Employees
$41.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 14.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 12.6% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 10.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 5.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 4.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 4.6% |
| Information | 3 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.5% |
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 06237 vs 06232 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06232 | Andover, CT | 3,297 | 4.5 mi |
| 06248 | Hebron, CT | 5,603 | 5.1 mi |
| 06226 | Willimantic, CT | 20,114 | 5.3 mi |
| 06238 | Coventry, CT | 12,428 | 6.4 mi |
| 06249 | Lebanon, CT | 7,308 | 5.6 mi |
| 06231 | Amston, CT | 4,083 | 5.8 mi |
| 06269 | Storrs Mansfield, CT | 9,844 | 8.1 mi |
| 06266 | South Windham, CT | 495 | 7.2 mi |
| 06268 | Storrs Mansfield, CT | 11,481 | 7.9 mi |
| 06415 | Colchester, CT | 16,857 | 9.7 mi |
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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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