ZIP Code 06256

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North Windham · Windham County · Connecticut

Population
2,154

111/sq mi

Median income
$80,333

▲ 5% vs US

higher than 62% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$187,700

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.6%

Median age 50.2

Land area
19.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 06256 in North Windham, Connecticut has a population of 2,154. The median household income is $80,333, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $187,700, 33% below the US average. 20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06256 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.4 square miles in North Windham, Windham County, Connecticut. The area is home to 2,154 residents, producing a population density of 111 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 06256 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06256 sits at $80,333 (29% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $42,224. The poverty rate stands at 10.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $187,700 (57% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 87.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06256 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Windham County, so you can benchmark 06256 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 06256

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06256.

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 06256, North Windham, 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

2,154

Population

19.4

Area (sq mi)

111

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06256?

50.2

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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?

$80,333

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$42,224

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

31.1 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 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%

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

What does housing look like?

877

Total Housing Units

810

Occupied Units

67

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.9%
Renter 12.1%

$187,700

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 77 business establishments in ZIP 06256, employing approximately 1,427 people with a combined annual payroll of $74,358,000.

77

Businesses

1,427

Employees

$74.4M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 14 18.2%
Accommodation and food services 12 15.6%
Other services (except public administration) 12 15.6%
Construction 11 14.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.5%
Manufacturing 4 5.2%
Information 4 5.2%
Health care and social assistance 4 5.2%
Wholesale trade 3 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 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 Code City Population Distance
06280 Windham, CT 3,162 3.2 mi
06250 Mansfield Center, CT 4,821 3.2 mi
06266 South Windham, CT 495 4.5 mi
06226 Willimantic, CT 20,114 3.2 mi
06235 Chaplin, CT 2,257 4.2 mi
06264 Scotland, CT 166 4.2 mi
06247 Hampton, CT 2,841 5.1 mi
06254 North Franklin, CT 1,922 8.4 mi
06268 Storrs Mansfield, CT 11,481 6.4 mi
06330 Baltic, CT 3,282 7.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06256 in?
ZIP code 06256 (North Windham) 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 06256?
ZIP code 06256 in North Windham, CT has a population of 2,154 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06256?
The median household income in ZIP 06256 is $80,333, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06256?
The median home value in ZIP 06256 is $187,700, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06256?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06256 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06256?
ZIP code 06256 has 77 business establishments employing approximately 1,427 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06256?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06256 are: Retail trade (14), Accommodation and food services (12), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06256?
In ZIP code 06256, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% 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 06256?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06256 is 31.1 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 06256?
In ZIP code 06256, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06256?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06256 is 10.1% 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 North Windham, 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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