Dayville, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06241
Windham County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,650
- 94/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,389
- Median income Above-median income area
- $298,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dayville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 94
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06241 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 06241 (Dayville, CT) rose +8.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 243.2 in 2023 to 263.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06241 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dayville, Windham County, Connecticut, home to 6,650 residents across 71.0 square miles, a density of 94 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06241 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,389 (22% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,726. The poverty rate is 8.4%, with unemployment at 7.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $298,200 (31% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $905; owner occupancy is 78.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Windham County, so 06241 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 06241
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dayville, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06241.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
34 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
19 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 06241, Dayville, 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
6,650
Population
71.0
Area (sq mi)
94
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06241?
40.9
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
3.2%
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?
$88,389
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$45,726
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06241 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Dayville, 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)
$88,389 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
2,899housing units
2,899
Total Housing Units
2,740
Occupied Units
159
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$298,200
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$905
Median Rent
1978
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
+8.2%
YoY Change (2024)
263
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+163%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06241 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 174 |
| 2021 | +14.7% | 200 |
| 2022 | +10.6% | 221 |
| 2023 | +10.1% | 243 |
| 2024 | +8.2% | 263 |
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 174 business establishments in ZIP 06241, employing approximately 5,886 people with a combined annual payroll of $307,159,000.
174
Businesses
5,886
Employees
$307.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 34 | 19.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 12.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 11.5% |
| Construction | 19 | 10.9% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 10.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 5.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 2.9% |
| Information | 3 | 1.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.7% |
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 06241 vs 06243 →
ZIP 06241 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
- 06259
Pomfret Center (06259)
4,498 residents
- 06277 4,140
Thompson (06277)
4,140 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 06241 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06241 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
- 06277
Thompson (06277)
$110,000 median income
- 06387
Wauregan (06387)
$108,787 median income
- 06259
Pomfret Center (06259)
$108,476 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
- 06239
Danielson (06239)
$74,267 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06241 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06243 | East Killingly, CT | 60 | 2.5 mi |
| 06239 | Danielson, CT | 11,183 | 4.5 mi |
| 06263 | Rogers, CT | 345 | 3.2 mi |
| 06260 | Putnam, CT | 9,510 | 3.8 mi |
| 06277 | Thompson, CT | 4,140 | 7.8 mi |
| 06259 | Pomfret Center, CT | 4,498 | 7.4 mi |
| 06377 | Sterling, CT | 2,962 | 9.1 mi |
| 06234 | Brooklyn, CT | 8,244 | 7.1 mi |
| 06387 | Wauregan, CT | 213 | 8.5 mi |
| 06332 | Central Village, CT | 258 | 9.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06241, 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 (6,650 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 06241 in?
ZIP code 06241 (Dayville) 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 06241?
ZIP code 06241 in Dayville, CT has a population of 6,650 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06241?
The median household income in ZIP 06241 is $88,389, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06241?
The median home value in ZIP 06241 is $298,200, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06241?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06241 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06241?
ZIP code 06241 has 174 business establishments employing approximately 5,886 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06241?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06241 are: Retail trade (34), Health care and social assistance (22), Accommodation and food services (20). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06241?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06241 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 06241?
In ZIP code 06241, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.2% 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 06241?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06241 is 25.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06241?
In ZIP code 06241, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06241?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06241 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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