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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
$74,267
Median income
$277,500
Median home value
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $37,394. Poverty here runs at 13.5%, with unemployment measured at 11.3%. The typical home here is valued at $277,500 (36% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,126 monthly, and 69.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 06239 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Windham County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 06239?

38.2

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 84.5%
African American 4.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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

$37,394

Per Capita Income

13.5%

Poverty Rate

11.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06239 ranks nationally

Danielson, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,267 Top 46% higher than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,749

Total Housing Units

4,591

Occupied Units

158

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.3%
Renter 30.7%

$277,500

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06239 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 06239 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 06239 ranks #9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Windham County

06226 standard
Willimantic, CT
Pop: 20,114
06260 standard
Putnam, CT
Pop: 9,510
06374 standard
Plainfield, CT
Pop: 8,373
06234 standard
Brooklyn, CT
Pop: 8,244
06281 standard
Woodstock, CT
Pop: 6,930
06241 standard
Dayville, CT
Pop: 6,650

Related Areas

Windham County Danielson, CT Connecticut

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.

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