ZIP Code 06259

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Pomfret Center · Windham County · Connecticut

Population
4,498

42/sq mi

Median income
$108,476

▲ 42% vs US

higher than 86% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$401,700

▲ 44% vs US

higher than 80% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
48.3%

Median age 45.8

Land area
107.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 06259 in Pomfret Center, Connecticut has a population of 4,498. The median household income is $108,476, which is 42% above the national average. Median home value is $401,700, 44% above the US average. 48.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06259 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 107.6 square miles in Pomfret Center, Windham County, Connecticut. The area is home to 4,498 residents, producing a population density of 42 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 06259 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06259 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $401,700 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $1,194 per month, and 80.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06259 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Windham County, so you can benchmark 06259 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 06259

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,498

Population

107.6

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Pomfret Center, 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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