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 Moderate-density area
- $121,875
- Median income Above-median income area
- $335,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06278 (Ashford, CT) rose +25.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.0 in 2023 to 246.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,157. The poverty rate is 5.2%, with unemployment at 7.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $335,500 (23% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,246; owner occupancy is 77.3%.
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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Windham County, so 06278 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 06278
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ashford, CT
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$60,157
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
34.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06278 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Ashford, 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)
$121,875 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
2,118housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 06278 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06076
Stafford Springs (06076)
12,659 residents
- 06268
Storrs Mansfield (06268)
11,481 residents
- 06269
Storrs Mansfield (06269)
9,844 residents
- 06279
Willington (06279)
6,041 residents
- 06250 4,821
Mansfield Center (06250)
4,821 residents
- 06278 4,454
Ashford (06278)
4,454 residents
- 06247 2,841
Hampton (06247)
2,841 residents
- 06235 2,257
Chaplin (06235)
2,257 residents
- 06242 1,408
Eastford (06242)
1,408 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06278 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06278 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06278
Ashford (06278)
$121,875 median income
- 06247
Hampton (06247)
$108,854 median income
- 06250
Mansfield Center (06250)
$99,000 median income
- 06235
Chaplin (06235)
$98,059 median income
- 06076
Stafford Springs (06076)
$92,016 median income
- 06282
Woodstock Valley (06282)
$91,780 median income
- 06279
Willington (06279)
$91,114 median income
- 06242
Eastford (06242)
$89,250 median income
- 06268
Storrs Mansfield (06268)
$55,219 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06278, 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 (4,454 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 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.
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