06278 ZIP Code — Ashford, CT
Windham County, Connecticut
ZIP code 06278 is located in Ashford, Connecticut, within Windham County. It covers approximately 39.56 square miles and serves a population of 4,421 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.
About ZIP code 06278
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $297,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($96,813) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
4,421
population
39.56
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
06278 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 06278
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06278. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ashford | Acceptable |
| Ashford | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
06242 Eastford (3.1 mi)
06279 Willington (5.3 mi)
06235 Chaplin (7.5 mi)
06235 Chaplin (7.5 mi)
06235 Chaplin (7.5 mi)
06265 South Willington (7.7 mi)
06269 Storrs Mansfield (7.8 mi)
06076 Stafford Springs (8 mi)
06250 Mansfield Center (8.3 mi)
06268 Storrs Mansfield (8.7 mi)
06259 Pomfret Center (8.8 mi)
06281 Woodstock (9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 4,421 |
| Population density | 112 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 09 |
| County FIPS | 015 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 39.56 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.71 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.8955 |
| Longitude | -72.1587 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 860 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.7% | 36.5% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 33.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.2% | 23.1% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 23.8% | 6.9% | 13.2% |
Demographics & statistics
4,421
Population
112
People per sq mi
37.6
Median age
$96,813
Median household income
$50,938
Per capita income
$297,800
Median home value
$1,205
Median monthly rent
79.6%
Home ownership
4.1%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unemployment
1,725
Housing units
34.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
79
Under 5
84
167
5–9
179
149
10–14
159
103
15–19
109
131
20–24
140
255
25–34
272
404
35–44
431
254
45–54
270
129
55–59
138
166
60–64
177
166
65–74
177
130
75–84
138
7
85+
7
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 979 | 22.1% |
| 18 and over | 3,442 | 77.9% |
| 65 and over | 625 | 14.1% |
| Median age | 37.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.2%
Two or more races
8.8%
Hispanic or Latino
6.1%
Other race
5.6%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,680 | 78.2% |
| Two or more races | 415 | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 287 | 6.1% |
| Other race | 265 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 29 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.7% | 36.5% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 33.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.2% | 23.1% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 23.8% | 6.9% | 13.2% |
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
4.4%
$25k–$35k
7.1%
$35k–$50k
3.4%
$50k–$75k
16.2%
$75k–$100k
15.6%
$100k–$150k
12.6%
$150k–$200k
7.2%
$200k+
28.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 3.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.2% |
| $200k+ | 28.6% |
| Median income | $96,813 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.5%
$50k–$100k
4.1%
$100k–$150k
6.7%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k–$300k
31.2%
$300k–$500k
41.9%
$500k–$1M
6.6%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $297,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,205 |
| Owner occupied | 79.6% |
| Renter occupied | 20.4% |
| Vacant | 10.8% |
| Single-family detached | 86.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.3% |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 3.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.0% |
| 3 or more | 28.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.6% |
| Electricity | 19.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.6% |
| Fuel oil | 63.0% |
| Wood | 8.0% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,080 | 57.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 171 | 9.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 307 | 16.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 325 | 17.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 740 | 39.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 441 | 23.4% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.6% | 29.0% |
| Married | 57.9% | 60.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 6.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
38.4%
Some college, no degree
15.2%
Associate's degree
7.6%
Bachelor's degree
15.3%
Graduate / professional
19.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 54 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 51 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 432 | 40.3% |
| High school | 330 | 30.8% |
| College / grad school | 205 | 19.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.4%
Retail trade
13.3%
Construction
11.3%
Manufacturing
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.4%
Professional & management
8.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Public administration
4.9%
Other services
4.6%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Information
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.0% |
| Service | 15.2% |
| Sales & office | 14.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.9% |
| Production & transportation | 13.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.9% |
| Government | 19.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.1% |
| Carpool | 6.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 12.5% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.9 |
Poverty
All people
4.1%
Under 18 years
3.0%
18 and over
4.4%
Married-couple families
0.6%
Female-led households
15.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.5% |
| Retirement income | 22.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| High blood pressure | 28.8% |
| High cholesterol | 32.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 23.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.3% |
| Binge drinking | 18.6% |
| No physical activity | 19.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.9% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 7.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.7% |
| Visited dentist | 73.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.7% |
| Teeth loss | 9.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 278 | 8.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.9% |
| Under 18 | 12.6% |
| 18–64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 and over | 17.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.4% |
| Public insurance | 36.6% |
| No insurance | 4.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,258 | 96.3% |
| Spanish | 64 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 57 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,234 | 95.8% |
| Born in same state | 4,081 | 92.3% |
| Born in different state | 2,678 | 60.6% |
| Foreign born | 153 | 3.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 187 | 4.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 118 | 63.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 579 | 13.1% |
| French | 425 | 9.6% |
| German | 278 | 6.3% |
| Arab | 116 | 2.6% |
| Irish | 78 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 57 | 1.3% |
| Polish | 36 | 0.8% |
| English | 16 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 7 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.6% |
| Internet access | 96.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06278
What city is ZIP code 06278 in?
ZIP code 06278 is primarily assigned to Ashford, Connecticut.
What county is ZIP code 06278 in?
ZIP code 06278 falls within Windham County, Connecticut.
What is the population of ZIP code 06278?
ZIP code 06278 has an estimated population of 4,421 residents, with a density of 112 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06278?
The median home value in ZIP code 06278 is $297,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 06278?
The median household income in ZIP code 06278 is $96,813, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 06278 in?
ZIP code 06278 observes the EST timezone.