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 High-density area
- $55,219
- Median income Below-median income area
- $348,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Storrs Mansfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 21st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06268 (Storrs Mansfield, CT) rose +5.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 190.4 in 2023 to 201.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,383. Economic pressure is pronounced: 28.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $348,600 (20% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,600; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tolland County, so 06268 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 06268
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Storrs Mansfield, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06268.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
45 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Construction 14
Construction
14 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 06268?
21.9
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
13.6%
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?
$55,219
Median Household Income
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$33,383
Per Capita Income
28.6%
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06268 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Storrs Mansfield, 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)
$55,219 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
4,392housing units
4,392
Total Housing Units
3,828
Occupied Units
564
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$348,600
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06268 vs 06269 →
ZIP 06268 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06226
Willimantic (06226)
20,114 residents
- 06238
Coventry (06238)
12,428 residents
- 06268
Storrs Mansfield (06268)
11,481 residents
- 06269
Storrs Mansfield (06269)
9,844 residents
- 06279 6,041
Willington (06279)
6,041 residents
- 06237 5,492
Columbia (06237)
5,492 residents
- 06250 4,821
Mansfield Center (06250)
4,821 residents
- 06278 4,454
Ashford (06278)
4,454 residents
- 06232 3,297
Andover (06232)
3,297 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06268 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06268 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06232
Andover (06232)
$134,632 median income
- 06237
Columbia (06237)
$127,000 median income
- 06278
Ashford (06278)
$121,875 median income
- 06238
Coventry (06238)
$108,213 median income
- 06250
Mansfield Center (06250)
$99,000 median income
- 06235
Chaplin (06235)
$98,059 median income
- 06279
Willington (06279)
$91,114 median income
- 06256
North Windham (06256)
$80,333 median income
- 06268
Storrs Mansfield (06268)
$55,219 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06268, 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 (11,481 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 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.
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