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Coventry, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06238

Tolland County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,428
128/sq mi
$108,213
Median income
$330,000
Median home value
45.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Coventry pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
128
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06238 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06238 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Coventry, Tolland County, Connecticut, home to 12,428 residents across 96.8 square miles, a density of 128 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06238 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,213 (4% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $51,064. Local economic indicators show a 5.1% poverty rate alongside 3.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $330,000 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $1,232 per month, and 90.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Tolland County, letting you compare 06238 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 06238

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Coventry, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06238.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06238, Coventry, 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

12,428

Population

96.8

Area (sq mi)

128

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06238?

45.4

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

6.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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?

$108,213

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$51,064

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06238 ranks nationally

Coventry, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$108,213 Top 14% higher than 86% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.0%

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

What does housing look like?

5,088

Total Housing Units

4,926

Occupied Units

162

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.7%
Renter 9.3%

$330,000

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$1,232

Median Rent

1966

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

+15.3%

YoY Change (2024)

230

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+130%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06238 have increased 15.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 152
2021 +11.3% 169
2022 +12.0% 190
2023 +5.3% 200
2024 +15.3% 230

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 136 business establishments in ZIP 06238, employing approximately 792 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,445,000.

136

Businesses

792

Employees

$35.4M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 35 25.7%
Retail trade 20 14.7%
Health care and social assistance 14 10.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 8.1%
Accommodation and food services 11 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 11 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 5.9%
Manufacturing 7 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.7%
Finance and insurance 4 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.9%

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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ZIP 06238 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06238 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 06238 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 06238 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
06232 Andover, CT 3,297 3.9 mi
06269 Storrs Mansfield, CT 9,844 4.0 mi
06268 Storrs Mansfield, CT 11,481 4.9 mi
06043 Bolton, CT 4,986 5.3 mi
06084 Tolland, CT 15,067 6.7 mi
06237 Columbia, CT 5,492 6.4 mi
06250 Mansfield Center, CT 4,821 7.4 mi
06248 Hebron, CT 5,603 7.6 mi
06066 Vernon Rockville, CT 29,219 7.2 mi
06279 Willington, CT 6,041 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tolland County

06066 standard
Vernon Rockville, CT
Pop: 29,219
06029 standard
Ellington, CT
Pop: 15,547
06084 standard
Tolland, CT
Pop: 15,067
06076 standard
Stafford Springs, CT
Pop: 12,659
06071 standard
Somers, CT
Pop: 11,645
06268 standard
Storrs Mansfield, CT
Pop: 11,481

Related Areas

Tolland County Coventry, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06238 in? ▼
ZIP code 06238 (Coventry) is located in Tolland County, Connecticut. Tolland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tolland-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06238? ▼
ZIP code 06238 in Coventry, CT has a population of 12,428 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06238? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06238 is $108,213, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06238? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06238 is $330,000, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06238? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06238 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06238? ▼
ZIP code 06238 has 136 business establishments employing approximately 792 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06238? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06238 are: Construction (35), Retail trade (20), Health care and social assistance (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06238? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06238 increased by 15.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 06238? ▼
In ZIP code 06238, 73.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.0% 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 06238? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06238 is 26.6 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 06238? ▼
In ZIP code 06238, approximately 90.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06238? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06238 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.