PlainZIP

North Franklin, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06254

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

1,922
38/sq mi
$105,000
Median income
$326,200
Median home value
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06254 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06254 covers 50.4 square miles in North Franklin, New London County, Connecticut (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,922 residents on file, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06254 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,000 (7% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $45,761. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. Housing costs here run $326,200 for a typical home value (25% below the state average), with rent averaging $767 a month; 84.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing New London County, letting you compare 06254 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 06254

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Franklin, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06254.

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 06254, North Franklin, 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

1,922

Population

50.4

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06254?

40.3

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 78.5%
African American 6.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$105,000

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$45,761

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06254 ranks nationally

North Franklin, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,000 Top 16% higher than 84% 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 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%

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

What does housing look like?

734

Total Housing Units

716

Occupied Units

18

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.1%
Renter 15.9%

$326,200

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$767

Median Rent

1973

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

+10.5%

YoY Change (2024)

247

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+147%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06254 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.1% 159
2021 +12.1% 179
2022 +8.0% 193
2023 +15.8% 223
2024 +10.5% 247

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 78 business establishments in ZIP 06254, employing approximately 695 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,523,000.

78

Businesses

695

Employees

$51.5M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 14 17.9%
Construction 13 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 10 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 9 11.5%
Wholesale trade 7 9.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 9.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 5.1%
Accommodation and food services 3 3.9%

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 06254 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 06254 ranks #6 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 06254 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 06254 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
06389 Yantic, CT 41 3.6 mi
06280 Windham, CT 3,162 5.4 mi
06266 South Windham, CT 495 4.2 mi
06336 Gilman, CT 84 3.7 mi
06330 Baltic, CT 3,282 4.0 mi
06334 Bozrah, CT 2,592 5.2 mi
06350 Hanover, CT 67 4.5 mi
06249 Lebanon, CT 7,308 5.1 mi
06360 Norwich, CT 37,541 5.4 mi
06264 Scotland, CT 166 5.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in New London County

06360 standard
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 North Franklin, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06254 in? ▼
ZIP code 06254 (North Franklin) 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 06254? ▼
ZIP code 06254 in North Franklin, CT has a population of 1,922 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06254? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06254 is $105,000, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06254? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06254 is $326,200, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06254? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06254 is White at 78.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06254? ▼
ZIP code 06254 has 78 business establishments employing approximately 695 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06254? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06254 are: Retail trade (14), Construction (13), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06254? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06254 increased by 10.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 06254? ▼
In ZIP code 06254, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% 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 06254? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06254 is 27.2 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 06254? ▼
In ZIP code 06254, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06254? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06254 is 8.7% 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.