ZIP Code 06259
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Pomfret Center · Windham County · Connecticut
- Population
- 4,498
- Median income
- $108,476
- Median home value
- $401,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 48.3%
- Land area
- 107.6 sq mi
42/sq mi
▲ 42% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
▲ 44% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.8
New York
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.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06259?
45.8
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
7.5%
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?
$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?
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
$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 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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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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