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 Moderate-density area
- $108,476
- Median income Above-median income area
- $401,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06259 (Pomfret Center, CT) fell -4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 228.3 in 2023 to 218.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,762. The poverty rate is 5.6%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $401,700 (7% below the average Connecticut ZIP) and median rent is $1,194; 80.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Windham County, so 06259 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 06259
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pomfret Center, CT
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$57,762
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06259 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Pomfret Center, 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)
$108,476 Top 47% higher than 53% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,890housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 06260
Putnam (06260)
9,510 residents
- 06234
Brooklyn (06234)
8,244 residents
- 06281
Woodstock (06281)
6,930 residents
- 06241
Dayville (06241)
6,650 residents
- 06255
North Grosvenordale (06255)
4,744 residents
- 06259
Pomfret Center (06259)
4,498 residents
- 06247 2,841
Hampton (06247)
2,841 residents
- 06242 1,408
Eastford (06242)
1,408 residents
- 06282 1,096
Woodstock Valley (06282)
1,096 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06259 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06259 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06281
Woodstock (06281)
$125,778 median income
- 06247
Hampton (06247)
$108,854 median income
- 06387
Wauregan (06387)
$108,787 median income
- 06259
Pomfret Center (06259)
$108,476 median income
- 06234
Brooklyn (06234)
$96,207 median income
- 06282
Woodstock Valley (06282)
$91,780 median income
- 06242
Eastford (06242)
$89,250 median income
- 06255
North Grosvenordale (06255)
$88,750 median income
- 06241
Dayville (06241)
$88,389 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06259, 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 (4,498 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 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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