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Ashford, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06278

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

4,454
43/sq mi
$121,875
Median income
$335,500
Median home value
35.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ashford pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
43
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06278 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06278 covers 102.6 square miles in Ashford, Windham County, Connecticut (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,454 residents on file, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06278 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,875 (8% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $60,157. Local economic indicators show a 5.2% poverty rate alongside 7.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $335,500 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $1,246 per month, and 77.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 34 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Windham County, letting you compare 06278 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 06278

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ashford, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06278.

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 06278, Ashford, 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

4,454

Population

102.6

Area (sq mi)

43

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06278?

37.9

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$121,875

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$60,157

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

34.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06278 ranks nationally

Ashford, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$121,875 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 77.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,118

Total Housing Units

1,915

Occupied Units

203

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.3%
Renter 22.7%

$335,500

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$1,246

Median Rent

1982

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

+25.3%

YoY Change (2024)

247

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+147%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06278 have increased 25.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 148
2021 +16.2% 172
2022 +14.0% 196
2023 +0.3% 197
2024 +25.3% 247

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 59 business establishments in ZIP 06278, employing approximately 328 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,950,000.

59

Businesses

328

Employees

$18.9M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 20.3%
Other services (except public administration) 9 15.3%
Retail trade 8 13.6%
Manufacturing 7 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 6 10.2%
Health care and social assistance 5 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 5.1%

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 06278 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 06278 ranks #6 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 06278 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 06278 ranks the highest 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
06242 Eastford, CT 1,408 3.8 mi
06279 Willington, CT 6,041 4.6 mi
06235 Chaplin, CT 2,257 7.1 mi
06282 Woodstock Valley, CT 1,096 5.8 mi
06250 Mansfield Center, CT 4,821 8.3 mi
06268 Storrs Mansfield, CT 11,481 7.5 mi
06269 Storrs Mansfield, CT 9,844 7.7 mi
06076 Stafford Springs, CT 12,659 8.3 mi
06247 Hampton, CT 2,841 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Windham County

06226 standard
Willimantic, CT
Pop: 20,114
06239 standard
Danielson, CT
Pop: 11,183
06260 standard
Putnam, CT
Pop: 9,510
06374 standard
Plainfield, CT
Pop: 8,373
06234 standard
Brooklyn, CT
Pop: 8,244
06281 standard
Woodstock, CT
Pop: 6,930

Related Areas

Windham County Ashford, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06278 in? ▼
ZIP code 06278 (Ashford) 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 06278? ▼
ZIP code 06278 in Ashford, CT has a population of 4,454 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06278? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06278 is $121,875, which is 60% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06278? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06278 is $335,500, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06278? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06278 is White at 88.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06278? ▼
ZIP code 06278 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 328 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06278? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06278 are: Construction (12), Other services (except public administration) (9), Retail trade (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06278? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06278 increased by 25.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 06278? ▼
In ZIP code 06278, 77.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.6% 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 06278? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06278 is 34.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06278? ▼
In ZIP code 06278, approximately 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06278? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06278 is 5.2% 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.