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Storrs Mansfield, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06268

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

11,481
169/sq mi
$55,219
Median income
$348,600
Median home value
56.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Storrs Mansfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
169
people per sq mi
45%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06268 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06268 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Storrs Mansfield, Tolland County, Connecticut, home to 11,481 residents across 68.1 square miles, a density of 169 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06268 reports a modest median household income of $55,219 (51% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $33,383. 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 11.5%. Median home value sits at $348,600 (20% below the state average), median rent at $1,600 a month, and owner-occupancy at 44.8%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 06268 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Tolland County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 06268

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Storrs Mansfield, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06268.

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 06268, Storrs Mansfield, 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

11,481

Population

68.1

Area (sq mi)

169

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06268?

21.9

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

13.6%

Foreign-Born

White 76.0%
African American 5.3%
Asian 11.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

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?

$55,219

Median Household Income

-51% vs state

$33,383

Per Capita Income

28.6%

Poverty Rate

11.5%

Unemployment Rate

20.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06268 ranks nationally

Storrs Mansfield, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,219 21st percentile higher than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 76.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,392

Total Housing Units

3,828

Occupied Units

564

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.8%
Renter 55.2%

$348,600

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,600

Median Rent

1977

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

+5.6%

YoY Change (2024)

201

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+101%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06268 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 135
2021 +11.3% 150
2022 +16.6% 176
2023 +8.5% 190
2024 +5.6% 201

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 169 business establishments in ZIP 06268, employing approximately 1,952 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,228,000.

169

Businesses

1,952

Employees

$65.2M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 45 26.6%
Health care and social assistance 22 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 21 12.4%
Retail trade 19 11.2%
Construction 14 8.3%
Finance and insurance 10 5.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.5%
Information 4 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.8%

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 06268 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 06268 ranks #3 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 06268 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 06268 ranks #9 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
06269 Storrs Mansfield, CT 9,844 1.3 mi
06250 Mansfield Center, CT 4,821 3.2 mi
06279 Willington, CT 6,041 6.2 mi
06238 Coventry, CT 12,428 4.9 mi
06235 Chaplin, CT 2,257 6.2 mi
06226 Willimantic, CT 20,114 6.6 mi
06256 North Windham, CT 2,154 6.4 mi
06237 Columbia, CT 5,492 7.9 mi
06278 Ashford, CT 4,454 7.5 mi
06232 Andover, CT 3,297 8.1 mi

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Pop: 29,219
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Pop: 15,547
06084 standard
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Pop: 15,067
06076 standard
Stafford Springs, CT
Pop: 12,659
06238 standard
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Pop: 12,428
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Pop: 11,645

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06268 in? ▼
ZIP code 06268 (Storrs Mansfield) is located in Tolland County, Connecticut. Tolland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tolland-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06268? ▼
ZIP code 06268 in Storrs Mansfield, CT has a population of 11,481 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06268? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06268 is $55,219, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06268? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06268 is $348,600, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06268? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06268 is White at 76.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06268? ▼
ZIP code 06268 has 169 business establishments employing approximately 1,952 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06268? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06268 are: Accommodation and food services (45), Health care and social assistance (22), Other services (except public administration) (21). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06268? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06268 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. 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 06268? ▼
In ZIP code 06268, 76.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.2% 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 06268? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06268 is 20.7 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 06268? ▼
In ZIP code 06268, approximately 44.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06268? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06268 is 28.6% 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.