ZIP Code 06250

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Mansfield Center · Tolland County · Connecticut

Population
4,821

110/sq mi

Median income
$99,000

▲ 30% vs US

higher than 80% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$324,800

▲ 17% vs US

higher than 70% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
58.8%

Median age 42

Land area
43.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 06250 in Mansfield Center, Connecticut has a population of 4,821. The median household income is $99,000, which is 30% above the national average. Median home value is $324,800, 17% above the US average. 58.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06250 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 43.9 square miles in Mansfield Center, Tolland County, Connecticut. The area is home to 4,821 residents, producing a population density of 110 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 06250 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06250 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $324,800 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,583 per month, and 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06250 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 58.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tolland County, so you can benchmark 06250 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 06250

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,821

Population

43.9

Area (sq mi)

110

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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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

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)

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

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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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Mansfield Center, CT

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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