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Pomfret Center, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06259

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

4,498
42/sq mi
$108,476
Median income
$401,700
Median home value
48.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pomfret Center pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06259 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06259 covers 107.6 square miles in Pomfret Center, Windham County, Connecticut (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,498 residents on file, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06259 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,476 (4% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $57,762. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. Median home value sits at $401,700 (7% below the state average), median rent at $1,194 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.6%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 06259, plus 6 more within Windham County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 06259

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pomfret Center, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06259.

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 06259, Pomfret Center, 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

4,498

Population

107.6

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06259?

45.8

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 84.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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?

$108,476

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$57,762

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06259 ranks nationally

Pomfret Center, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$108,476 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 69.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,890

Total Housing Units

1,770

Occupied Units

120

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.6%
Renter 19.4%

$401,700

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$1,194

Median Rent

1980

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

-4.2%

YoY Change (2024)

219

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+119%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06259 have decreased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 153
2021 +11.6% 170
2022 +13.5% 193
2023 +18.1% 228
2024 -4.2% 219

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 77 business establishments in ZIP 06259, employing approximately 583 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,337,000.

77

Businesses

583

Employees

$29.3M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 15.6%
Construction 10 13.0%
Health care and social assistance 8 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 8 10.4%
Retail trade 6 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 6 7.8%
Manufacturing 5 6.5%
Wholesale trade 4 5.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 5.2%
Finance and insurance 3 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 06259 vs 06263 →

ZIP 06259 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 06259 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 06259 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 06259 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
06263 Rogers, CT 345 4.8 mi
06234 Brooklyn, CT 8,244 5.9 mi
06281 Woodstock, CT 6,930 7.2 mi
06242 Eastford, CT 1,408 5.6 mi
06241 Dayville, CT 6,650 7.4 mi
06260 Putnam, CT 9,510 6.7 mi
06282 Woodstock Valley, CT 1,096 6.8 mi
06247 Hampton, CT 2,841 8.1 mi
06255 North Grosvenordale, CT 4,744 9.3 mi
06387 Wauregan, CT 213 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Windham County

06226 standard
Willimantic, CT
Pop: 20,114
06239 standard
Danielson, CT
Pop: 11,183
06260 standard
Putnam, CT
Pop: 9,510
06374 standard
Plainfield, CT
Pop: 8,373
06234 standard
Brooklyn, CT
Pop: 8,244
06281 standard
Woodstock, CT
Pop: 6,930

Related Areas

Windham County Pomfret Center, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06259 in? ▼
ZIP code 06259 (Pomfret Center) 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 06259? ▼
ZIP code 06259 in Pomfret Center, CT has a population of 4,498 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06259? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06259 is $108,476, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06259? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06259 is $401,700, which is 44% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06259? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06259 is White at 84.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06259? ▼
ZIP code 06259 has 77 business establishments employing approximately 583 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06259? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06259 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12), Construction (10), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06259? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06259 decreased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 06259? ▼
In ZIP code 06259, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.3% 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 06259? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06259 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06259? ▼
In ZIP code 06259, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06259? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06259 is 5.6% 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.