Hampton, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06247
Windham County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,841
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $108,854
- Median income Above-median income area
- $293,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hampton pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06247 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 06247 covers 88.2 square miles in Hampton, Windham County, Connecticut (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,841 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06247 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,854 (4% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,570. The poverty rate is 6.0%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $293,000 (33% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,226; owner occupancy is 90.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, 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 06247 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 06247
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hampton, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06247.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 06247, Hampton, 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
2,841
Population
88.2
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06247?
46.0
Median Age
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Female
1.0%
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?
$108,854
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$52,570
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
29.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06247 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Hampton, 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)
$108,854 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
1,029housing units
1,029
Total Housing Units
943
Occupied Units
86
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$293,000
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$1,226
Median Rent
1983
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
+11.9%
YoY Change (2023)
198
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+98%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06247 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +19.8% | 146 |
| 2020 | +5.8% | 155 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 170 |
| 2022 | +4.1% | 177 |
| 2023 | +11.9% | 198 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 06247, employing approximately 59 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,669,000.
20
Businesses
59
Employees
$2.7M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 25.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 20.0% |
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 06247 vs 06235 →
ZIP 06247 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06234
Brooklyn (06234)
8,244 residents
- 06331
Canterbury (06331)
5,137 residents
- 06250
Mansfield Center (06250)
4,821 residents
- 06330 3,282
Baltic (06330)
3,282 residents
- 06280 3,162
Windham (06280)
3,162 residents
- 06247 2,841
Hampton (06247)
2,841 residents
- 06235 2,257
Chaplin (06235)
2,257 residents
- 06256 2,154
North Windham (06256)
2,154 residents
- 06242 1,408
Eastford (06242)
1,408 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06247 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06247 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06247
Hampton (06247)
$108,854 median income
- 06331
Canterbury (06331)
$103,198 median income
- 06264
Scotland (06264)
$100,227 median income
- 06250
Mansfield Center (06250)
$99,000 median income
- 06330
Baltic (06330)
$98,698 median income
- 06235
Chaplin (06235)
$98,059 median income
- 06234
Brooklyn (06234)
$96,207 median income
- 06242
Eastford (06242)
$89,250 median income
- 06256
North Windham (06256)
$80,333 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06247 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06235 | Chaplin, CT | 2,257 | 3.6 mi |
| 06264 | Scotland, CT | 166 | 5.3 mi |
| 06350 | Hanover, CT | 67 | 8.2 mi |
| 06256 | North Windham, CT | 2,154 | 5.1 mi |
| 06330 | Baltic, CT | 3,282 | 8.6 mi |
| 06331 | Canterbury, CT | 5,137 | 5.9 mi |
| 06234 | Brooklyn, CT | 8,244 | 6.1 mi |
| 06250 | Mansfield Center, CT | 4,821 | 6.8 mi |
| 06280 | Windham, CT | 3,162 | 6.4 mi |
| 06242 | Eastford, CT | 1,408 | 8.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06247, 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 (2,841 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 06247 in?
ZIP code 06247 (Hampton) 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 06247?
ZIP code 06247 in Hampton, CT has a population of 2,841 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06247?
The median household income in ZIP 06247 is $108,854, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06247?
The median home value in ZIP 06247 is $293,000, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06247?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06247 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06247?
ZIP code 06247 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 59 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06247?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06247 are: Construction (5), Health care and social assistance (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06247?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06247 increased by 11.9% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 06247?
In ZIP code 06247, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.3% 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 06247?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06247 is 29.2 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 06247?
In ZIP code 06247, approximately 90.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06247?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06247 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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