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 High-density area
- $108,213
- Median income Above-median income area
- $330,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06238 (Coventry, CT) rose +15.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 199.8 in 2023 to 230.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,064. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.1% and unemployment is 3.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $330,000 (24% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,232; owner occupancy is 90.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tolland County, so 06238 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 06238
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Coventry, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06238.
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 11
Accommodation and food services
11 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 06238?
45.4
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
6.0%
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?
$108,213
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$51,064
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06238 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Coventry, 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)
$108,213 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
5,088housing units
5,088
Total Housing Units
4,926
Occupied Units
162
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$330,000
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06238 vs 06232 →
ZIP 06238 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06066
Vernon Rockville (06066)
29,219 residents
- 06084
Tolland (06084)
15,067 residents
- 06238
Coventry (06238)
12,428 residents
- 06268 11,481
Storrs Mansfield (06268)
11,481 residents
- 06269 9,844
Storrs Mansfield (06269)
9,844 residents
- 06279 6,041
Willington (06279)
6,041 residents
- 06248 5,603
Hebron (06248)
5,603 residents
- 06237 5,492
Columbia (06237)
5,492 residents
- 06043 4,986
Bolton (06043)
4,986 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06238 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06238 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06232
Andover (06232)
$134,632 median income
- 06248
Hebron (06248)
$134,435 median income
- 06084
Tolland (06084)
$133,611 median income
- 06237
Columbia (06237)
$127,000 median income
- 06043
Bolton (06043)
$126,364 median income
- 06238
Coventry (06238)
$108,213 median income
- 06250
Mansfield Center (06250)
$99,000 median income
- 06279
Willington (06279)
$91,114 median income
- 06066
Vernon Rockville (06066)
$85,356 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06238, 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 (12,428 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 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.
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