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Lebanon, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06249

New London County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,308
52/sq mi
$109,135
Median income
$345,900
Median home value
40.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lebanon pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
52
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06249 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06249 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut, home to 7,308 residents across 140.0 square miles, a density of 52 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06249 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,135 (3% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $55,601. Poverty here runs at 4.1%, with unemployment measured at 2.7%. The typical home here is valued at $345,900 (20% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,630 monthly, and 88.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New London County, so you can benchmark 06249 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 06249

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lebanon, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06249.

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 06249, Lebanon, 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

7,308

Population

140.0

Area (sq mi)

52

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06249?

46.9

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 92.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$109,135

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$55,601

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

30.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06249 ranks nationally

Lebanon, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$109,135 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,091

Total Housing Units

2,834

Occupied Units

257

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.0%
Renter 12.0%

$345,900

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,630

Median Rent

1977

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

+1.8%

YoY Change (2024)

227

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+127%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06249 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.9% 150
2021 +13.6% 171
2022 +11.1% 190
2023 +17.6% 223
2024 +1.8% 227

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 86 business establishments in ZIP 06249, employing approximately 713 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,294,000.

86

Businesses

713

Employees

$37.3M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 22 25.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 10 11.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 9 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 7 8.1%
Wholesale trade 4 4.7%
Retail trade 4 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 06249 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 06249 ranks #2 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 06249 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 06249 ranks #5 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
06336 Gilman, CT 84 4.3 mi
06226 Willimantic, CT 20,114 5.6 mi
06266 South Windham, CT 495 4.6 mi
06254 North Franklin, CT 1,922 5.1 mi
06237 Columbia, CT 5,492 5.6 mi
06231 Amston, CT 4,083 6.7 mi
06334 Bozrah, CT 2,592 6.9 mi
06280 Windham, CT 3,162 6.7 mi
06420 Salem, CT 4,182 10.2 mi
06389 Yantic, CT 41 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in New London County

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Norwich, CT
Pop: 37,541
06340 standard
Groton, CT
Pop: 31,242
06320 standard
New London, CT
Pop: 27,617
06415 standard
Colchester, CT
Pop: 16,857
06351 standard
Jewett City, CT
Pop: 16,301
06385 standard
Waterford, CT
Pop: 15,893

Related Areas

New London County Lebanon, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06249 in? ▼
ZIP code 06249 (Lebanon) is located in New London County, Connecticut. New London County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/new-london-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06249? ▼
ZIP code 06249 in Lebanon, CT has a population of 7,308 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06249? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06249 is $109,135, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06249? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06249 is $345,900, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06249? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06249 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06249? ▼
ZIP code 06249 has 86 business establishments employing approximately 713 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06249? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06249 are: Construction (22), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (11), Health care and social assistance (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06249? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06249 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 06249? ▼
In ZIP code 06249, 68.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.1% 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 06249? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06249 is 30.6 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 06249? ▼
In ZIP code 06249, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06249? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06249 is 4.1% 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.