Danielson, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06239
Windham County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,183
- 190/sq mi High-density area
- $74,267
- Median income Near-median income area
- $277,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Danielson pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 190
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06239 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 06239 (Danielson, CT) rose +8.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 207.5 in 2023 to 225.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06239 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Danielson, Windham County, Connecticut, home to 11,183 residents across 59.0 square miles, a density of 190 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06239 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,267 (34% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,394. Unemployment is 11.3%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $277,500 (36% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,126; owner occupancy is 69.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Windham County, so 06239 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 06239
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Danielson, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06239.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 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 06239, Danielson, 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
11,183
Population
59.0
Area (sq mi)
190
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06239?
38.2
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
5.6%
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?
$74,267
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$37,394
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06239 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Danielson, 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)
$74,267 15th percentile higher than 15% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Connecticut ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
4,749housing units
4,749
Total Housing Units
4,591
Occupied Units
158
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$277,500
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$1,126
Median Rent
1964
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
+8.5%
YoY Change (2024)
225
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+125%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06239 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.3% | 156 |
| 2021 | +15.8% | 180 |
| 2022 | +9.8% | 198 |
| 2023 | +4.8% | 207 |
| 2024 | +8.5% | 225 |
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 194 business establishments in ZIP 06239, employing approximately 2,221 people with a combined annual payroll of $117,154,000.
194
Businesses
2,221
Employees
$117.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 36 | 18.6% |
| Retail trade | 30 | 15.5% |
| Construction | 25 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 11.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.1% |
| Utilities | 4 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.1% |
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 06239 vs 06241 →
ZIP 06239 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06239
Danielson (06239)
11,183 residents
- 06260
Putnam (06260)
9,510 residents
- 06234
Brooklyn (06234)
8,244 residents
- 06241
Dayville (06241)
6,650 residents
- 06354
Moosup (06354)
6,141 residents
- 02825
Foster (02825)
5,377 residents
- 06377 2,962
Sterling (06377)
2,962 residents
- 06263 345
Rogers (06263)
345 residents
- 06332 258
Central Village (06332)
258 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06239 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06239 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06243
East Killingly (06243)
$122,083 median income
- 02825
Foster (02825)
$112,593 median income
- 06387
Wauregan (06387)
$108,787 median income
- 06377
Sterling (06377)
$97,308 median income
- 06234
Brooklyn (06234)
$96,207 median income
- 06241
Dayville (06241)
$88,389 median income
- 06263
Rogers (06263)
$88,011 median income
- 06354
Moosup (06354)
$87,711 median income
- 06239
Danielson (06239)
$74,267 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06239 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06241 | Dayville, CT | 6,650 | 4.5 mi |
| 06354 | Moosup, CT | 6,141 | 6.1 mi |
| 06234 | Brooklyn, CT | 8,244 | 5.0 mi |
| 06263 | Rogers, CT | 345 | 4.2 mi |
| 06387 | Wauregan, CT | 213 | 4.4 mi |
| 06377 | Sterling, CT | 2,962 | 4.9 mi |
| 06332 | Central Village, CT | 258 | 4.8 mi |
| 06243 | East Killingly, CT | 60 | 4.6 mi |
| 06260 | Putnam, CT | 9,510 | 8.2 mi |
| 02825 | Foster, RI | 5,377 | 6.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06239, 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 (11,183 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 06239 in?
ZIP code 06239 (Danielson) 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 06239?
ZIP code 06239 in Danielson, CT has a population of 11,183 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06239?
The median household income in ZIP 06239 is $74,267, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06239?
The median home value in ZIP 06239 is $277,500, which is 0% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06239?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06239 is White at 84.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06239?
ZIP code 06239 has 194 business establishments employing approximately 2,221 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06239?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06239 are: Health care and social assistance (36), Retail trade (30), Construction (25). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06239?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06239 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. 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 06239?
In ZIP code 06239, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% 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 06239?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06239 is 28.9 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 06239?
In ZIP code 06239, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06239?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06239 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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