North Windham, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06256
Windham County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,154
- 111/sq mi High-density area
- $80,333
- Median income Near-median income area
- $187,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North Windham pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 111
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06256 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 06256 covers 19.4 square miles in North Windham, Windham County, Connecticut (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,154 residents on file, a density of 111 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06256 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,333 (29% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,224. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $187,700 (57% below the average Connecticut ZIP); owner occupancy is 87.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Windham County, so 06256 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 06256
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Windham, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06256.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 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 06256, North Windham, 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
2,154
Population
19.4
Area (sq mi)
111
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06256?
50.2
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
1.8%
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?
$80,333
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$42,224
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
31.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06256 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
North Windham, 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)
$80,333 19th percentile higher than 19% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Connecticut 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
877housing units
877
Total Housing Units
810
Occupied Units
67
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$187,700
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
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 06256 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06226
Willimantic (06226)
20,114 residents
- 06268
Storrs Mansfield (06268)
11,481 residents
- 06250 4,821
Mansfield Center (06250)
4,821 residents
- 06330 3,282
Baltic (06330)
3,282 residents
- 06280 3,162
Windham (06280)
3,162 residents
- 06247 2,841
Hampton (06247)
2,841 residents
- 06235 2,257
Chaplin (06235)
2,257 residents
- 06256 2,154
North Windham (06256)
2,154 residents
- 06254 1,922
North Franklin (06254)
1,922 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06256 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06256 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06247
Hampton (06247)
$108,854 median income
- 06254
North Franklin (06254)
$105,000 median income
- 06264
Scotland (06264)
$100,227 median income
- 06250
Mansfield Center (06250)
$99,000 median income
- 06330
Baltic (06330)
$98,698 median income
- 06235
Chaplin (06235)
$98,059 median income
- 06256
North Windham (06256)
$80,333 median income
- 06280
Windham (06280)
$76,577 median income
- 06268
Storrs Mansfield (06268)
$55,219 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06256 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06256, 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 (2,154 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 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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