06242 ZIP Code – Eastford, Connecticut
ZIP code 06242 is a small ZIP code located in Eastford, Connecticut, within Unknown County with a population of approximately 1,256 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $88,558, which is below the Connecticut average and above the national figure. At $287,800, median home values run near the national average, with 85.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $914 is below the national average. Housing consists of 88% single-family (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average. About 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. An estimated 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. Residents have a median age of 48.0, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 06282, 06278, 06259.
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ZIP 06242 vs. Connecticut vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 06242 | CT Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,256 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $88k | $105k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $287k | $387k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $914 | $1,504 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 48.0 | 43.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | 9.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.1% | 43.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 06282 – Woodstock Valley
- 06278 – Ashford
- 06259 – Pomfret Center
- 06258 – Pomfret
- 06281 – Woodstock
- 06235 – Chaplin
- 06279 – Willington
- 06247 – Hampton
- 06250 – Mansfield Center
- 06269 – Storrs Mansfield
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06282 | WOODSTOCK VALLEY | 931 | $103,419 |
| 06278 | ASHFORD | 4,421 | $96,813 |
| 06259 | POMFRET CENTER | 4,391 | $101,150 |
| 06258 | POMFRET | 95 | Not provided |
| 06281 | WOODSTOCK | 7,369 | $98,346 |