North Grosvenordale, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06255
Windham County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,744
- 81/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,750
- Median income Above-median income area
- $312,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North Grosvenordale pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 81
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06255 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06255 (North Grosvenordale, CT) rose +10.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 304.6 in 2023 to 337.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06255 covers 58.9 square miles in North Grosvenordale, Windham County, Connecticut (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,744 residents on file, a density of 81 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06255 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,750 (22% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,513. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $312,200 (28% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $926; owner occupancy is 78.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Windham County, so 06255 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 06255
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Grosvenordale, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06255.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
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 06255, North Grosvenordale, 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
4,744
Population
58.9
Area (sq mi)
81
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06255?
55.0
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
3.0%
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?
$88,750
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$49,513
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06255 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
North Grosvenordale, 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)
$88,750 26th percentile higher than 26% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,089housing units
2,089
Total Housing Units
2,042
Occupied Units
47
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$312,200
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$926
Median Rent
1963
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
+10.8%
YoY Change (2024)
338
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+238%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06255 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +238% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.9% | 202 |
| 2021 | +16.7% | 235 |
| 2022 | +10.2% | 259 |
| 2023 | +17.5% | 305 |
| 2024 | +10.8% | 338 |
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 58 business establishments in ZIP 06255, employing approximately 295 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,562,000.
58
Businesses
295
Employees
$10.6M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 19.0% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 13.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 13.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 12.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.2% |
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 06255 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01570
Webster (01570)
16,767 residents
- 01550
Southbridge (01550)
16,719 residents
- 01571
Dudley (01571)
11,390 residents
- 01540
Oxford (01540)
11,291 residents
- 06260
Putnam (06260)
9,510 residents
- 06281
Woodstock (06281)
6,930 residents
- 06241 6,650
Dayville (06241)
6,650 residents
- 06255 4,744
North Grosvenordale (06255)
4,744 residents
- 06277 4,140
Thompson (06277)
4,140 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06255 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06255 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06281
Woodstock (06281)
$125,778 median income
- 01540
Oxford (01540)
$110,579 median income
- 06277
Thompson (06277)
$110,000 median income
- 06255
North Grosvenordale (06255)
$88,750 median income
- 06241
Dayville (06241)
$88,389 median income
- 06263
Rogers (06263)
$88,011 median income
- 01571
Dudley (01571)
$84,604 median income
- 01570
Webster (01570)
$72,895 median income
- 06260
Putnam (06260)
$70,502 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06255 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06262 | Quinebaug, CT | 586 | 3.2 mi |
| 06277 | Thompson, CT | 4,140 | 3.5 mi |
| 01571 | Dudley, MA | 11,390 | 4.9 mi |
| 06260 | Putnam, CT | 9,510 | 5.7 mi |
| 01570 | Webster, MA | 16,767 | 5.2 mi |
| 06281 | Woodstock, CT | 6,930 | 5.9 mi |
| 06263 | Rogers, CT | 345 | 10.2 mi |
| 01540 | Oxford, MA | 11,291 | 9.1 mi |
| 06241 | Dayville, CT | 6,650 | 9.5 mi |
| 01550 | Southbridge, MA | 16,719 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06255, 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 (4,744 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 06255 in?
ZIP code 06255 (North Grosvenordale) 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 06255?
ZIP code 06255 in North Grosvenordale, CT has a population of 4,744 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06255?
The median household income in ZIP 06255 is $88,750, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06255?
The median home value in ZIP 06255 is $312,200, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06255?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06255 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06255?
ZIP code 06255 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 295 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06255?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06255 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (8), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06255?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06255 increased by 10.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 238%. 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 06255?
In ZIP code 06255, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% 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 06255?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06255 is 26.9 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 06255?
In ZIP code 06255, approximately 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06255?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06255 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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