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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
$88,389
Median income
$298,200
Median home value
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $45,726. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. The typical home here is valued at $298,200 (31% below the state average); renters pay a median of $905 monthly, and 78.4% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Windham County, letting you compare 06241 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 06241

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dayville, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06241.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 06241?

40.9

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 90.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$88,389

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$45,726

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06241 ranks nationally

Dayville, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,389 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,899

Total Housing Units

2,740

Occupied Units

159

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.4%
Renter 21.6%

$298,200

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06241 ranks #4 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 06241 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 06241 ranks #7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Windham County

06226 standard
Willimantic, CT
Pop: 20,114
06239 standard
Danielson, CT
Pop: 11,183
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

Related Areas

Windham County Dayville, CT Connecticut

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.

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