PlainZIP

Mansfield Center, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06250

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

4,821
110/sq mi
$99,000
Median income
$324,800
Median home value
58.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
110
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06250 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06250 covers 43.9 square miles in Mansfield Center, Tolland County, Connecticut (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,821 residents on file, a density of 110 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06250 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,000 (12% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $46,610. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. The typical home here is valued at $324,800 (25% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,583 monthly, and 85.3% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 06250, plus 6 more within Tolland County, give a clearer read than the 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 06250

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mansfield Center, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06250.

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 06250, Mansfield Center, 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

4,821

Population

43.9

Area (sq mi)

110

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 06250?

42.0

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

13.7%

Foreign-Born

White 73.1%
African American 2.2%
Asian 13.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

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?

$99,000

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$46,610

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06250 ranks nationally

Mansfield Center, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,000 Top 20% higher than 80% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 79.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,268

Total Housing Units

2,248

Occupied Units

20

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.3%
Renter 14.7%

$324,800

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$1,583

Median Rent

1972

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

221

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+121%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06250 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 143
2021 +12.2% 160
2022 +14.2% 183
2023 +14.4% 209
2024 +5.7% 221

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 97 business establishments in ZIP 06250, employing approximately 1,340 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,218,000.

97

Businesses

1,340

Employees

$70.2M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 25 25.8%
Finance and insurance 10 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 10 10.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 9.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 9 9.3%
Retail trade 8 8.3%
Construction 6 6.2%
Information 3 3.1%

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 06250 vs 06226 →

ZIP 06250 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 06250 ranks #5 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 06250 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 06250 ranks #4 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
06226 Willimantic, CT 20,114 4.5 mi
06256 North Windham, CT 2,154 3.2 mi
06268 Storrs Mansfield, CT 11,481 3.2 mi
06235 Chaplin, CT 2,257 3.8 mi
06269 Storrs Mansfield, CT 9,844 4.5 mi
06266 South Windham, CT 495 7.1 mi
06247 Hampton, CT 2,841 6.8 mi
06280 Windham, CT 3,162 6.3 mi
06278 Ashford, CT 4,454 8.3 mi
06238 Coventry, CT 12,428 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tolland County

06066 standard
Vernon Rockville, CT
Pop: 29,219
06029 standard
Ellington, CT
Pop: 15,547
06084 standard
Tolland, CT
Pop: 15,067
06076 standard
Stafford Springs, CT
Pop: 12,659
06238 standard
Coventry, CT
Pop: 12,428
06071 standard
Somers, CT
Pop: 11,645

Related Areas

Tolland County Mansfield Center, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06250 in? ▼
ZIP code 06250 (Mansfield Center) is located in Tolland County, Connecticut. Tolland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tolland-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06250? ▼
ZIP code 06250 in Mansfield Center, CT has a population of 4,821 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06250? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06250 is $99,000, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06250? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06250 is $324,800, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06250? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06250 is White at 73.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06250? ▼
ZIP code 06250 has 97 business establishments employing approximately 1,340 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06250? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06250 are: Health care and social assistance (25), Finance and insurance (10), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06250? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06250 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 06250? ▼
In ZIP code 06250, 79.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.8% 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 06250? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06250 is 26.4 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 06250? ▼
In ZIP code 06250, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06250? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06250 is 8.0% 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.