ZIP Code 06278
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Ashford · Windham County · Connecticut
- Population
- 4,454
- Median income
- $121,875
- Median home value
- $335,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.6%
- Land area
- 102.6 sq mi
43/sq mi
▲ 60% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
▲ 21% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.9
New York
ZIP code 06278 in Ashford, Connecticut has a population of 4,454. The median household income is $121,875, which is 60% above the national average. Median home value is $335,500, 21% above the US average. 35.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06278 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 102.6 square miles in Ashford, Windham County, Connecticut. The area is home to 4,454 residents, producing a population density of 43 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 06278 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06278 sits at $121,875 (8% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $60,157. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. 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 direct signal of whether 06278 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Windham County, so you can benchmark 06278 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 06278
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06278.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 06278, Ashford, 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
4,454
Population
102.6
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06278?
37.9
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
4.5%
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?
$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
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?
2,118
Total Housing Units
1,915
Occupied Units
203
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06278 vs 06242 →
| 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 |
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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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